The U.S. Energy Secretary stated that ships can resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz without the need for complete mine clearance, asserting that establishing a safe corridor is sufficient.

The U.S. Energy Secretary stated that ships can resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz without the need for complete mine clearance, asserting that establishing a safe corridor is sufficient.

On April 28, 2026, Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokesperson for the Pezeshkian government, justified the approval of tiered internet and the sale of Pro Internet, stating it was necessary to prevent disruptions in economic activities and ensure business continuity during crises. This comes as the Islamic Republic government has restricted internet access for tens of millions of Iranians since the start of the war on March 29, 2025.
TankerTrackers reports that Iran has up to 20 VLCCs available to store excess crude oil, potentially buying time for Iranian oil fields before forced shutdowns; however, an unknown covert operation targeting subsea manifolds on Kharg Island could halt oil flow, rendering the VLCCs idle and causing rapid well shutdowns.
وزیر انرژی آمریکا اعلام کرد برای ازسرگیری عبور کشتیها از تنگه هرمز، نیازی به پاکسازی کامل مینها نیست و ایجاد یک مسیر امن برای تردد کشتیها کافی است. جزییات بیشتر با مرضیه حسینی، خبرنگار ایراناینترنشنال