Coverage dated August 6, 2026 to August 7, 2026

Iran moves to block US, Israeli shipments from Strait of Hormuz

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Ships caught violating the policy could face a 20 percent fine if caught by Iranian authorities, per state media.

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  1. Al-Monitor

    Iranian parliamentary committee reviews draft bill to bar US, Israeli ships from Hormuz, Fars says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Aug 6 (Reuters) - An Iranian parliamentary committee is reviewing a preliminary bill that would bar U.S., Israeli and other "hostile" vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported, citing a lawmaker.

  2. The Brunswick News

    Iran seeks to bar US ships in Hormuz as deal with Oman advances (opens The Brunswick News)

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    Iran will seek to bar U.S. and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and require compensation from hostile countries before they’re allowed to use it, according to local media reports on a proposed Iran-Oman deal to manage the crucial…

  3. NPR

    Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll (opens NPR)

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    Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has rejected the plan.

  4. The Brunswick News

    Iran seeks to bar US ships as Hormuz deal with Oman advances (opens The Brunswick News)

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    Iran will seek to bar U.S. and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and require compensation from hostile countries before they’re allowed to use it, according to local media reports on a proposed Iran-Oman deal to manage the crucial…

  5. New York Post

    Iranian parliament bill would ban US, Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz (opens New York Post)

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    The bill would also prohibit military and civilian cargo accused of supporting Israel from coming through the Strait.

  6. Just the News

    You Vote: If Iran tries to ban US and Israeli shipments from Strait of Hormuz, what will Trump do? (opens Just the News)

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    Iran said on Wednesday it was nearing an agreement with Oman that would permit its ships to transit approved shipping routes through the strait.

  7. WGN Chicago

    Iran moves to block US, Israeli shipments from Strait of Hormuz (opens WGN Chicago)

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    Ships caught violating the policy could face a 20 percent fine if caught by Iranian authorities, per state media.

  8. Oil Price

    Is Iran Preparing to Permanently Block the Strait of Hormuz? (opens Oil Price)

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    Conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran keep oil markets on edge as Iran weighs a permanent Hormuz shipping ban while Trump insists a deal is within reach. Friday, August 07, 2026 The oil market’s very own schizophrenia – trying to read into the contradicting claims of US President Trump and …

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