27th April 2026
Strait of Hormuz traffic showing early signs of recovery but analysts say crisis far from over
Vessel crossings rebound over the weekend but analysts warn increased movement has not yet translated into a surge in oil and gas flows as the war continues
Stuti MishraMonday 27 April 2026 12:27 BST
May 3, 2026
Iran has Something to Say About This
Ebrahim Azizi, Head of Iran’s parliamentary National security commission, said, “Any American intervention in the Strait of Hormuz system will be considered a violation of the ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf will not be managed by the delusional statements of the U.S. President. Attempts to shift blame or justify interference will not be accepted.”
Iran’s Central Military Command stated, “We have repeatedly stated that the security of the Strait of Hormuz is in the hands of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and in any situation, any safe passage is done with the coordination of the armed forces. We warn that any foreign armed forces, especially the invading American army, will be attacked if they intend to approach and enter the Strait of Hormuz.”
And a report from India:
US Navy in danger? IRGC vows ‘painful blows’ to Trump’s warships as US weighs resuming Iran war
Published on May 01, 2026 09:26 am IST
Sky News today:
Middle East war latest: Iran hits US warship with two missiles near Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media says
Donald Trump said the US would help free stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with efforts beginning today – but didn’t elaborate on how he would ease the Iranian blockade.
He posted this:
Donald Trump claimed to have “all the cards” as it relates to Iran, but posted an image of himself holding a hand full of Uno cards. Many quickly pointed out that in Uno, having the cards means you are losing:
https://www.crazygames.com/game/uno-online
UAE tanker
Live Updates: Iran targets UAE tanker in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. begins Project Freedom to guide vessels
By Tucker Reals
Project Freedom maritime operation.
“No commercial vessels or oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent hours, and the claims made by U.S. officials are baseless and entirely false,” IRIB state TV said in a statement it attributed to the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The statement repeated an earlier warning from Iranian officials that any ships attempting to transit the strait “will face serious risks, and violating vessels will be stopped with force.”
Hours after President Trump announced Project Freedom, which he said would see the U.S. military “guide” tankers and other commercial vessels long stuck in the Persian Gulf out through the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command said two ships had safely transited the waterway on Monday, along with an unspecified number of U.S. Navy destroyers.
CENTCOM did not name the commercial vessels but said they were U.S.-flagged.
Iran attacked at least one UAE-flagged tanker in the strait on Monday, targeting it with drones, and an explosion was reported on a South Korean vessel, but the cause remained unclear.
By Tucker Reals
CENTCOM plan?
US plans ‘final blow’ to Iran, considers hypersonic missile deployment
May 01, 2026
11:23 am
What’s the story
United States Central Command (Centcom) chief Admiral Bradley Cooper has briefed President Donald Trump about plans for a “final blow” to Iran. The proposed plan includes a “short and powerful” series of strikes on Iranian targets, aimed at pressuring Tehran into negotiations. This development comes amid reports that Centcom has requested the deployment of the long-delayed Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to West Asia for potential use against Iran.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/centcom-chief-briefs-trump-about-final-blow-to-iran/story
Dark Eagle hypersonic missile:
What Is Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile U.S. May Use in Iran War?
Published
May 01, 2026 at 10:20 AM EDT
https://www.newsweek.com/what-is-the-dark-eagle-hypersonic-missile-u-s-wants-for-iran-war-11902699
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