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The recent record.

The indexed chronology of military strikes, maritime incidents, formal closures, and diplomatic activity affecting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, drawn from public news archives and named outlet feeds. This page carries the most recent 60 events, not the whole archive; older ones stay reachable at their own permalinks. Indexing favors signal over completeness; quiet stretches are normal. See methodology for sourcing.

51 total22 military8 maritime9 closure12 diplomatic

  1. 001

    Aug 16, 09:45

    Maritime

  2. 002

    Aug 16, 08:15

    Military

  3. 003

    Aug 16, 04:00

    Military

  4. 004

    Aug 16, 00:00

    Maritime

  5. 005

    Aug 15, 21:38

    Maritime

    Hormuz Ship Attacks Mount As US Vows To Cripple Iran Economy

    By Arsalan Shahla, Catherine Lucey and Sara Gharaibeh Aug 15, 2026 (Bloomberg) –More ships have come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as talks to end the war in the...

    gCaptain
  6. 006

    Aug 15, 19:25

    Military

    UAE Says Iran Attacked Another ADNOC Vessel In Hormuz

    CAIRO, Aug 15 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday Iran had attacked an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz a day...

    gCaptain
  7. 007

    Aug 15, 18:45

    Closure

  8. 008

    Aug 15, 18:15

    Military

  9. 009

    Aug 15, 18:15

    Military

  10. 010

    Aug 15, 17:00

    Maritime

  11. 011

    Aug 15, 16:30

    Maritime

  12. 012

    Aug 15, 14:30

    Diplomatic

  13. 013

    Aug 15, 13:45

    Military

  14. 014

    Aug 14, 17:44

    Military

    Iranian Attacks Push Hormuz Shipping Toward Tehran-Controlled Route

    Iranian attacks on commercial shipping are pushing more vessels away from the U.S.-coordinated route through Omani waters and toward the northern, Tehran-controlled corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, according to...

    gCaptain
  15. 015

    Aug 14, 17:17

    Military

    Two Tankers Attacked as UAE Expands Hormuz Oil Shuttle

    Two tankers affiliated with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. were struck by drones while sailing outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, just a day after reports emerged that the UAE...

    gCaptain
  16. 016

    Jul 30, 12:00

    Military

    Strait of Hormuz stays severely disrupted despite the strike pause; JMIC threat level held at SEVERE (Update 074)

    More than a week into a fragile US-Iran pause in strikes, the Strait of Hormuz has not returned to normal operations. Traffic remains far below pre-war levels — fewer than 10 commodity ships transited on the latest monitored day, against roughly 100 on a typical pre-war day (CNN shipping data). The maritime threat level has not been lowered: the Combined Maritime Forces' Joint Maritime Information Center, in its most recent numbered advisory (Update 074, 21 July), continued to assess the regional threat as SEVERE, and US MARAD Maritime Alert 2026-001A remains in force, advising vessels to avoi

    JMIC Advisory Note Update 074 (21 July) / US MARAD 2026-001A / CNN shipping data
  17. 017

    Jul 26, 00:00

    Diplomatic

    US and Iran pause strikes for a second straight day; no formal ceasefire and Iran says no current negotiations

    After nearly two weeks of fighting that shattered the mid-June 60-day ceasefire, the United States and Iran both paused their strikes around 25-26 July. President Trump said the US halted attacks 'at the request of the Iranian regime' and warned Washington would resume unless a new ceasefire deal is reached; Iran says it is not currently negotiating with the US (NPR, CNN). The lull has stopped the daily strikes on shipping but is not a formal ceasefire, no agreement has been signed, and the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted with transit far below normal. A genuine de-escalation step

    NPR / CNN
  18. 018

    Jul 20, 00:00

    Military

    Two Dynacom tankers — Kavomaleas and Acheloos — struck by projectiles off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz

    Greek shipping company Dynacom Tankers said two of its managed vessels were hit by projectiles of unknown origin on Monday 20 July while transiting the US-facilitated southern Hormuz corridor off Oman. The Malta-flagged Panamax tanker Kavomaleas was struck by two projectiles, causing a fire in its engine room and forcing the crew to abandon ship; the Liberian-flagged Acheloos was also struck. UKMTO reported a vessel on fire about 8 nautical miles northwest of Oman's Kumzar, with no environmental impact; all crew were safely located by Omani authorities and taken ashore (Reuters, gCaptain, Lloy

    Dynacom Tankers / UKMTO / Reuters / gCaptain / Lloyd's List
  19. 019

    Jul 16, 00:00

    Military

    Maritime threat level held at SEVERE (JMIC Update 072); US declares naval blockade of all Iranian ports

    The Combined Maritime Forces' Joint Maritime Information Center, in its Advisory Note Update 072 (16 July), assessed the regional maritime threat level as SEVERE, with hostile activity observed across the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman and deliberate hostile action considered highly likely. The risk was further elevated by the US announcement and initiation of a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas, effective 14 July 2026 at 2000Z (JMIC Advisory 015-26). US MARAD Maritime Alert 2026-001A advises vessels to avoid the region where possible, maintain at least 30nm separa

    JMIC Advisory Note Update 072 (16 July) / UKMTO / US MARAD 2026-001A
  20. 020

    Jul 14, 00:40

    Military

    Iran cruise-missile attack on UAE crude tankers Al Bahyah and Mombasa B off Oman; one seafarer killed

    Iran struck multiple merchant ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz on 14 July. The UAE-linked crude oil tanker Al Bahyah was hit off Oman's coast, killing one seafarer and injuring three; the crude tanker Mombasa B was also struck, injuring eleven mariners; and the Norwegian-owned chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium was attacked by a projectile northeast of Qalhat. The UAE defence ministry said two ships were targeted by Iranian cruise missiles (Bloomberg, NBC News, Al Jazeera). The same day the crew member left missing from the 12 July GFS Galaxy strike — an Indian national from Pune — was co

    UAE defence ministry / Bloomberg / NBC News / Al Jazeera
  21. 021

    Jul 12, 01:00

    Military

    UAE says air defenses engaging incoming Iranian missiles and drones

    The UAE defense ministry said its air defenses were actively engaging incoming Iranian missiles and drones as Gulf states came under attack following the third round of US strikes on Iran, coinciding with Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice. Warning sirens sounded in Bahrain and explosions were heard in Doha.

    The Express Tribune
  22. 022

    Jul 12, 00:00

    Military

    Iran's IRGC strikes Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz; crew member missing, US launches third round of strikes

    US Central Command said Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 'blatantly attacked' the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz — the vessel caught fire with significant engine-room damage, is unable to continue its voyage, and a civilian crew member is missing. UKMTO reported the incident about 9 nautical miles off the coast of Oman, with a fire at the rear of the ship. Iran's IRGC navy characterised it via Telegram as one of several 'warning shots' fired at ships on an 'unauthorised route,' and Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed 'until furth

    US Central Command / UKMTO / The Hill / CNBC
  23. 023

    Jul 11, 00:00

    Diplomatic

    Iran and Oman issue joint statement pledging the Strait of Hormuz stays a 'secure and open waterway' (de-escalation)

    Iran and Oman, the two coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz, released a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to safe passage in line with applicable international law and to maintaining the strait as a secure and open waterway for international navigation. They agreed to a joint working group between the two foreign ministries to reach agreement on the future administration of navigation in the strait and its associated services and costs. It is the clearest de-escalation step since the 6-7 July attacks. NOTE: this is a political commitment — the verified maritime gauge remains SEVER

    Iran-Oman joint statement via Marine Log / Reuters
  24. 024

    Jul 9, 06:12

    Military

    Iran strikes US bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait after fresh US assaults

    Iran said it attacked US bases and strategic centres in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for a second consecutive night of US airstrikes on Iranian coastal cities including Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Sirik. The regional crossfire further undermined the frayed ceasefire; reporting put the two-day toll at 14 killed and 78 wounded.

    Al Jazeera
  25. 025

    Jul 8, 10:00

    Diplomatic

    Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire over after strait ship attacks and US strikes

    After Iranian attacks on three commercial ships in the strait, the US struck more than 80 Iranian targets and reimposed oil sanctions, and President Trump declared the June 17 ceasefire over while saying talks can continue.

    NBC News
  26. 026

    Jul 7, 04:00

    Military

    Iran hits three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours; Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat ablaze

    US officials say Iran's military fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the night of 6 July and the IRGC attacked a third vessel on the morning of 7 July — three ships in about 24 hours. The Qatari-operated LNG carrier Al Rekayyat was struck and caught fire and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was damaged; two ships sustained significant damage but no casualties were reported. Qatar publicly blamed Iran for the tanker strike; the US attributes the salvo to Iran/the IRGC. Tehran issued no formal claim. The multi-vessel missile attacks mark a sharp esc

    US officials via Axios / The National (Qatar) / Al Jazeera
  27. 027

    Jun 25, 16:30

    Military

    Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely struck by projectile crossing Strait of Hormuz

    UKMTO reported the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely hit by an 'unknown projectile' on its starboard side about 7.5nm southeast of Dahit, Oman while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the bridge; the master reported no casualties or pollution. No group claimed responsibility and the weapon was unconfirmed (one maritime-security source assessed a likely drone); attribution is not established. The strike — corroborated by UKMTO, gCaptain, SCMP and BBC — ends roughly a week of relative calm and came hours after the IRGC renewed radio warnings that vessels need Iranian permission

    UKMTO / gCaptain / SCMP / BBC
  28. 028

    Jun 20, 14:00

    Military

    Iran's military declares Strait of Hormuz re-closure; US and UKMTO say unverified

    Iran's joint military command declared the Strait of Hormuz closed in response to alleged ceasefire violations. Authorities assess this as strategic messaging rather than an operational closure: JMIC Advisory 009-26 (18 Jun) rates the Regional Threat Level 'Moderate' (down from Substantial/Severe) and judges the strait open, with no independent confirmation of a physical closure or new vessel attacks; the U.S. (CENTCOM/Energy Secretary) reports dozens of ships still transiting via the southern Omani route. Even so, trade press (The Maritime Executive) reports Hormuz traffic dropping sharply as

    JMIC Advisory 009-26 / The Maritime Executive; rebuttal: CENTCOM / VP Vance
  29. 029

    Jun 19, 00:00

    Diplomatic

    JMIC confirms mine in Strait of Hormuz; main shipping lanes to be avoided

    The Combined Maritime Forces' Joint Maritime Information Center confirmed at least one mine near the recommended southern transit route and advised vessels to avoid the main ITSS lanes while the southern Omani-coast route is confirmed clear. Active mine-clearance is ongoing; Intertanko reports roughly 80 mines still to be cleared from the main channel. The strait is open but mine risk persists despite the mid-June de-escalation.

    JMIC / UKMTO advisory via The Maritime Executive
  30. 030

    Jun 19, 00:00

    Closure

    Iran imposes mandatory PGSA permit and 'Hull War Voyage Insurance' for Hormuz transit

    Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority introduced mandatory pre-registration, a PGSA passage permit, and PGSA-approved 'Hull War Voyage Insurance' as conditions for transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The insurance is free during a ~60-day window expiring around 17 Aug 2026; thereafter PGSA-only coverage — itself sanctioned — could make Western commercial transit categorically impossible without sanctions relief. Shipowners should verify any PGSA contact against their flag state and P&I club and must not pay cryptocurrency demands.

    Lloyd's List / gCaptain
  31. 031

    Jun 17, 20:00

    Diplomatic

    Islamabad Memorandum signed: US and Iran agree 60-day toll-free Hormuz reopening

    Pakistan-brokered 14-point framework signed remotely by Trump and Pezeshkian. It reopens the Strait of Hormuz toll-free for 60 days, ends the US naval blockade of Iran, and extends the ceasefire for 60 days pending nuclear talks.

    Al Jazeera
  32. 032

    May 16, 10:00

    Diplomatic

    Iran to unveil mechanism allowing Hormuz transit only for parties cooperating with Iranian leadership

    Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran's parliamentary national security committee, announced that Tehran will soon unveil a managed-traffic mechanism along designated routes. Eligibility is limited to commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Iran's leadership; operators of the US-backed Project Freedom are explicitly excluded. Specialized services will carry fees.

    Jerusalem Post
  33. 033

    May 5, 00:00

    Military

    CMA CGM San Antonio struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

    Maltese-flagged boxship CMA CGM San Antonio reported struck by a projectile while transiting the strait. UKMTO incident; target identified by EOS Risk Group's Martin Kelly.

    UKMTO / CBS
  34. 034

    May 4, 18:00

    Closure

    US opens passage through Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says

    United States Central Command says it has opened a transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz under the new convoy regime, allowing a small group of commercial vessels to move under naval escort.

    Bloomberg
  35. 035

    May 4, 14:00

    Military

    CENTCOM denies Iran claim of missile strike on US warship

    Central Command rejected Iran's assertion that an IRGC missile struck a US destroyer operating in the northern Arabian Sea, calling the claim "categorically false."

    CNBC
  36. 036

    May 4, 06:00

    Diplomatic

    Prediction markets price normalization no earlier than September

    Kalshi traders are pricing roughly 70% probability that Strait of Hormuz commercial traffic does not return to peacetime baseline before September 1, with the implied reopening date drifting later as escalation continues.

    CNBC
  37. 037

    May 4, 00:00

    Diplomatic

    Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade

    Iranian foreign ministry says Tehran is prepared to allow commercial transit to resume in exchange for a phased lifting of US Navy interdiction operations, conditioning any deal on a parallel sanctions step.

    ms.now
  38. 038

    May 3, 20:00

    Military

    US destroys six small Iranian boats near Hormuz

    US Navy assets destroyed six small fast-attack craft operated by the IRGC after the boats approached a commercial convoy in the eastern approach to the Strait, CENTCOM said.

    Bloomberg
  39. 039

    May 3, 00:00

    Diplomatic

    Oman hosts indirect US–Iran talks on maritime de-escalation

    Omani mediators are facilitating a quiet round of indirect talks between US and Iranian delegations focused on the maritime track — naval interdictions, IRGC small-boat behavior, and the future of the convoy regime — with no public framework yet.

    Al Jazeera
  40. 040

    May 2, 00:00

    Closure

    Trump launches Operation Project Freedom convoy escort

    The administration formally announced Operation Project Freedom, a multilateral convoy escort mission tasked with restoring commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz under US, UK, and French naval cover.

    Wikipedia · 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis
  41. 041

    Apr 30, 00:00

    Maritime

    Iran seizes ships after Trump ceasefire extension

    IRGC naval forces boarded two commercial vessels in the eastern Gulf in the days after the Trump administration extended the ceasefire framework, signaling the truce remains brittle along the maritime axis.

    CNBC
  42. 042

    Apr 29, 22:00

    Closure

    CNN: Hormuz traffic shrunk to a trickle through April

    Visual analysis combining AIS replay and satellite imagery shows daily transit volume through the Strait collapsed from a peacetime baseline near 60 vessels per day to single digits at the height of the closure.

    CNN
  43. 043

    Apr 29, 00:00

    Diplomatic

    Analysis: when will Hormuz be safe for commercial shipping again?

    Maritime risk analysts surveyed by Al Jazeera estimate full normalization is unlikely before late summer, with insurance markets pricing a step-down only after a verifiable de-escalation by both sides.

    Al Jazeera
  44. 044

    Apr 28, 00:00

    Closure

    NBC tracker: vessel calls at Gulf ports near multi-year lows

    NBC News data graphics team's ongoing tracker of port calls at Jebel Ali, Bandar Abbas, and Fujairah shows arrivals running far below 2024–2025 baselines through April, with tanker calls hardest hit.

    NBC News
  45. 045

    Apr 27, 00:00

    Closure

    CSIS: the strait of Hormuz crisis in eight charts

    Center for Strategic and International Studies published an updated analytical brief breaking down transit volume collapse, freight-rate spikes, war-risk premium escalation, and the limited capacity of bypass pipelines.

    CSIS
  46. 046

    Apr 25, 00:00

    Closure

    Statista: ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has virtually stopped

    Statista's industry chart documents the near-complete halt of commercial transit in late February following the IRGC closure declaration, with only a handful of vessels making the passage daily through March.

    Statista
  47. 047

    Apr 22, 00:00

    Maritime

    Iran formalizes Persian Gulf Strait Authority at pgsa.ir

    Per Islamic Republic of Iran Public Broadcasting, vessels seeking transit will receive correspondence from info@pgsa.ir as the official interface to the IRGC for transit arrangements.

    IRIB / The Maritime Executive
  48. 048

    Apr 17, 12:00

    Diplomatic

    Iran declares Strait of Hormuz "completely open" — US blockade remains in force

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on social media that passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was declared completely open. Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf contradicted the statement the same day: "With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open." Only a handful of vessels transited the strait in the days that followed.

    Al Jazeera
  49. 049

    Apr 10, 00:00

    Military

    U.S. launches Project Freedom outbound transit umbrella

    U.S.-led safety umbrella for outbound transits via Omani waters formally announced. No charge for participation. Iran has stated opposition and conducted attacks on participating merchant vessels.

    NAVCENT
  50. 050

    Mar 15, 00:00

    Maritime

    Iran announces transit fees for Strait of Hormuz

    Iranian government announces it will charge for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an immediate proliferation of fraudulent intermediaries soliciting cryptocurrency payments.

    Reuters
  51. 051

    Feb 28, 16:00

    Closure

    Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed to commercial shipping

    On February 28, 2026, Iran's parliament voted to authorize the IRGC to close the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, beginning the dual blockade phase that continues to define the crisis.

    Wikipedia · 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis

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