Video: 'Unable to export even a single barrel of oil' In an interview with state TV, Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that Tehran has exported over 40 million barrels of oil in less than two weeks since the lifting of the US blockade.
Iran, Oman to jointly charge fees along Strait of Hormuz: Report Iran and Oman are looking to jointly impose a service fee for use of the Strait of Hormuz, despite open US objections, The New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats. The 14-point plan signed by the US and Iran earlier this month stipulates that the Strait of Hormuz would see "the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge", but much like the rest of the agreement, it is only valid for the 60-day negotiation period. However, Iran and Oman are mandated to develop a plan as part of the deal.
Thailand says 10 stranded vessels leave Strait of Hormuz Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 10 of 11 Thai-flagged vessels, or ships chartered by Thai operators, have safely left the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there since late February. The ministry said one vessel, the Hatthaya Naree, remains in the area while it waits to load cargo. It added that the ship is expected to depart as soon as possible once loading is complete.
Iran exports 50 million barrels of crude after US lifts blockade Iran has exported 50 million barrels of crude oil since the United States lifted its naval blockade on the country's energy exports, according to tanker-tracking firm TankerTrackers. com. The figure amounts to roughly 1.
US and Gulf states sanction entities accused of financial links to Hezbollah The US Department of the Treasury has announced joint sanctions by the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center against five entities and 16 individuals it claims are linked to Hezbollah's financial network. The TFTC is a multilateral body co-chaired by the United States and Saudi Arabia and includes member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The coordinated measures target the Al-Qard al-Hasan Association, translated as "the benevolent loan association", which the Treasury alleges presents itself as a non-governmental organisation while providing financial services similar to an unlicensed bank.
Iran, Oman to jointly charge fees along Strait of Hormuz: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 06/30/2026 - 17:05 Muscat appears to be trying to find a workaround so Iran does not impose a unilateral, mandatory toll for use of the critical waterway The Liberian-flagged container vessel MSC Reef is seen docked along a pier at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah emirate, along the Gulf of Oman, on 28 June 2026 (AFP) Off Iran and Oman are looking to jointly impose a service fee for use of the Strait of Hormuz, despite open US objections, The New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats. The 14-point plan signed by the US and Iran earlier this month stipulates that the Strait of Hormuz would see "the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge", but much like the rest of the agreement, it is only valid for the 60-day negotiation period. However, Iran and Oman are mandated to develop a plan as part of the deal.
Oman does not support transit fee on ships in Hormuz, minister says Oman's foreign minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi has said Muscat “does not support imposing transit fees” on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving the door open to charges for optional maritime services. In remarks to French radio station Monte Carlo Doualiya, which have been posted on X by his ministry, Albusaidi said fees for "maritime, environmental and navigational services" could be discussed voluntarily with beneficiary countries and shipping companies. Albusaidi said such services could include improving navigational safety, protecting waters from pollution and strengthening preparedness for accidents or emergencies.
Shipping continues through Hormuz despite regional tensions Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued over the weekend despite security concerns and attacks on two ships, according to ship-tracking provider MarineTraffic. The organisation said 108 verified transits were recorded over three days. “Activity was highest on 26 June, with 48 crossings, followed by 38 crossings on 27 June and 22 crossings on 28 June,” it said.
Energy shipments in Hormuz continue despite recent tanker attacks Middle East producers are pushing ahead with loading oil and liquefied natural gas, shipping data showed. Washington and Iran agreed on Sunday to halt hostilities and renew talks on the Strait of Hormuz, despite recent shipping attacks that threatened their interim deal. On Monday, a fourth Very Large Crude Carrier, capable of carrying 2 million barrels of oil, was seen loading at Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura terminal, LSEG data showed, even after a helicopter belonging to the company crashed on Sunday, killing 14 people.
Half of Iranian assets in Qatar to be released, Pezeshkian says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that after the agreement with the United States lifted oil and petrochemical sanctions, $6bn out of $12bn of assets frozen in Qatar would be released and returned to Iran , Iranian state media reported. Iran’s efforts will continue to recover the remaining frozen funds, Pezeshkian added.
Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping Oil prices rose after several days of tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed concerns about global energy supplies. Brent crude futures gained 58 cents, or 0. 8 percent, to $72.
‘Financial death penalty’: How US sanctions are upending the lives of ICC judges Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges have had their bank accounts frozen, lost their health insurance and were cut off from basic financial services as a result of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, a complaint filed in a New York federal court reveals. US sanctions, imposed under Executive Order 14203 signed by President Donald Trump in February 2025, led to consequences that stretch far beyond the professional lives of the three judges. The measures have affected their freedom of movement, their physical security, their families and their ability to carry out basic daily transactions.
US Navy: Oman route through Hormuz expanding to facilitate traffic A maritime body overseen by the US Navy said a route through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman was being expanded to ease traffic and allow vessels to pass through the waterway. The announcement by the Joint Maritime Information Center came after Iran insisted ships must obey its orders and warned that it would begin charging transit fees through the strait.
Iranian official says cargo clearance from UAE port resumes An Iranian trade official told state media on Saturday that Tehran had resumed cargo clearance after US attacks on Iran following a drone attack on a cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The official said containers that could not be processed due to “wartime conditions” were now being cleared from the Port of Jebel Ali, a major transit hub for Iranian goods in the United Arab Emirates, adding that trade was expected to gradually return to pre-war levels.
‘Financial death penalty’: How US sanctions are upending the lives of ICC judges Submitted by Sondos Asem on Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:56 A complaint filed in New York reveals new details of how three judges have been unable to access their bank accounts and health insurance after being sanctioned by Trump ICC judges mark opening of the judicial year on 27 January 2026 (ICC-Flikr) Off Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges have had their bank accounts frozen, lost their health insurance and were cut off from basic financial services as a result of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, a complaint filed in a New York federal court reveals. US sanctions, imposed under Executive Order 14203 signed by President Donald Trump in February 2025, led to consequences that stretch far beyond the professional lives of the three judges. The measures have affected their freedom of movement, their physical security, their families and their ability to carry out basic daily transactions.
Sanctioned ICC judges sue Trump in US over 'attack on judicial independence' A federal court in New York has summoned US President Donald Trump to respond to a lawsuit brought by three sitting judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), who accuse his administration of punishing them with sweeping sanctions for their work on investigations involving Israel and the United States . The summons, issued on Thursday by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, requires the government to respond within 60 days to a complaint filed a day earlier by judges Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda and Reine Alapini-Gansou of Benin. The case names Trump as the lead defendant, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings Traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz fell back from Wednesday's high, but vessels continued to use a non-Iranian-approved passage, despite a ship being struck by a projectile, tracking platforms showed Friday. At least 42 commodity vessels - including tankers carrying oil, gas, and dry bulk such as fertilisers - crossed on Thursday, Kpler's tracking platform showed, down from a high of 57 on Wednesday. Ten of those vessels entered the Gulf, while 32 exited.
Sanctioned ICC judges sue Trump in US over 'attack on judicial independence' Submitted by Sondos Asem on Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:06 Three serving members of The Hague-based court say asset freezes and travel bans tied to investigations in Palestine and Afghanistan are punishment for doing their jobs Canadian ICC judge Kimberly Prost is among three judges bringing the case against the Trump administration (ICC official photo) Off A federal court in New York has summoned US President Donald Trump to respond to a lawsuit brought by three sitting judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), who accuse his administration of punishing them with sweeping sanctions for their work on investigations involving Israel and the United States . The summons, issued on Thursday by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, requires the government to respond within 60 days to a complaint filed a day earlier by judges Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda and Reine Alapini-Gansou of Benin. The case names Trump as the lead defendant, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Iran says passage through Strait of Hormuz must be coordinated with it Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Friday that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz could not be guaranteed without coordination with Iran, in accordance with the MOU signed with the US. In a post on X, Gharibabadi said that failure to coordinate passage with Iran could result in the "suspension of the designated parallel route". The comments came after Oman, in coordination with the International Maritime Organization, designated temporary routes for passage through the strait.
Video: Trump says released Iranian assets to be spent on US crops US President Donald Trump told farmers on Thursday that unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to purchase American agricultural products, including wheat, soybeans and corn. "We're going to be taking some of their money, and we'll spend it. " US President Donald Trump told farmers on Thursday that unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to purchase American agricultural products, including wheat, soybeans and corn pic.
