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UAE Urges Open Hormuz in Any U. S. –Iran Deal

April 6, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has made it clear that any agreement between the United States and Iran must keep the Strait of Hormuz open for free navigation. The UAE’s diplomatic adviser, Anwar Gargash, said the waterway is a global economic lifeline and cannot be used as leverage by any country. He a

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Japan Mulls Clearing Mines in Hormuz if War Stops

March 22, 2026

Japan’s foreign minister said the country might send its forces to sweep naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire ends the U. S. -Israeli conflict with Iran. The minister explained that such an operation would only happen after a complete stop to fighting and if mines were blocking shippin

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Iran Plans Fees for Ships in Hormuz Strait

March 19, 2026

Iran is looking at a new plan that would charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could turn the narrow waterway into a source of revenue for Tehran. The idea comes as Iran has already been stopping vessels it says are linked to its enemies from passing through the strait since th