@Open Source Intel: NOW: U.S. energy chief says the Strait of Hormuz can reopen without all mines being cleared.
The U.S. energy secretary stated that the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened for maritime traffic even before all mines are cleared.
The U.S. energy secretary stated that the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened for maritime traffic even before all mines are cleared.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched an interceptor to neutralize a drone targeting IDF troops in southern Lebanon.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran has declared itself in a state of "collapse" and is requesting the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as quickly as possible while attempting to resolve leadership issues.
A video circulating on social media shows a street supporter of the Islamic Republic consuming an alcoholic beverage on camera for the health of Mojtaba Khamenei, sparking widespread criticism.
On Tuesday, May 28, 2025, the United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, citing dissatisfaction with the organization's response to the energy crisis caused by the Iran war and export disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ibrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Parliament's National Security Commission, stated that Iran will continue fighting until no more war is imposed upon them. Reza Talaei-Nik, Deputy Minister of Defense, reiterated that post-war passage through the Strait of Hormuz will follow "protocols of the Islamic Republic."
Iranian regime embassies worldwide are urging supporters to "sacrifice their lives" for the IRGC and fight against America and Israel. These embassies are described as entities inciting terrorism against Western nations.
The massive oil tanker "Idemitsu Maru," with a capacity of approximately 2 million barrels, passed through the Strait of Hormuz with permission from the Iranian regime after departing from Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura port. This passage comes amid heightened maritime tensions and restrictions in the strategic waterway.
Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in eastern Lebanon on December 15, 2025, expanding the scope of attacks beyond previous targets despite an existing ceasefire agreement.
Goldie Ghamari tweeted that Canada is not a serious country, criticizing the government for allowing members of the IRGC to enter Canada and welcoming them with honors.
Unprecedented reciprocal attacks occurred between Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the Rajanews website close to Saeed Jalili, with protesters writing slogans on the walls of the Tasnim News Agency building in Tehran.
The luxury yacht "Nord," linked to Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov, a close associate of Vladimir Putin, passed through the Iranian section of the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, slowing down twice near Larak Island before heading to Muscat, Oman.
Dozens of ships are trapped in the Strait of Hormuz due to a maritime blockade imposed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, preventing their passage through the strategic waterway.
On the sidelines of the "Night of Empathy" event of Bukhara magazine, a ceremony was held to honor Leo, a Red Crescent rescue dog from Mashhad, who located dozens of war casualties and injured individuals under debris, nine of whom were still alive, during search and rescue operations in Tehran following the forty-day war.
On Tuesday, the price of Brent crude oil for June delivery rose by nearly three percent to exceed $111 per barrel in early European trading, marking the seventh consecutive day of increases amid uncertainties over Iran-U.S. negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Stock values declined in many Asian financial markets on the same day due to concerns over the economic impact of the strait's closure.
The White House is reviewing Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran asserts that Washington is no longer in a position to dictate policy to other nations.
Gholamreza Ghasemian, a preacher for IRIB, addressed the former comrades of Mojtaba Khamenei, urging them to carry out Khamenei's work and emphasizing their duty to follow his leadership despite their seniority and experience.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that based on the Customs Export Guidelines, the export of various steel products including slabs, sheets, strips, and coated metals has been prohibited.
Bahrain's Public Prosecution Office announced life imprisonment sentences for two Afghan nationals and three Bahraini citizens in two separate espionage cases related to collaboration with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to carry out hostile and terrorist acts against Bahrain. Bahrain designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization in 2018.
The LNG carrier Mubaraz, owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the Iran war, according to Kpler data analyzed by AFP.