Strait of Hormuz

Timeline

1. 1 Sep2026
   International

   US strikes IRGC targets as Iran war and Hormuz shipping attacks continue¹²³

   US forces struck IRGC targets in southern Iran on 1 September 2026, citing attempted attacks on Hormuz shipping and on US personnel. Iran said it would return to the June Islamabad Memorandum if the US does the same.

   • US CENTCOM began strikes on IRGC targets in Iran on 1 September 2026
   • The strikes came two days after a US strike on Larak Island; Iran retaliated
   • Islamabad Memorandum is the June 2026 framework agreement
   • US average diesel price hit a then-record USD 5.85 per gallon on 4 September (AAA)
2. 16 Aug2026
   International

   Iran and Oman agree map of shipping transit route through Strait of Hormuz⁴⁵⁶

   Iran said on about 15-17 August 2026 that it and Oman had agreed a shipping route map through the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of technical talks; a joint statement was still to follow and a temporary route was announced on 25-26 August, with full reopening tied by Iran to US actions.

   • Iran's foreign ministry spokesman announced agreement on a route map, about 15-17 August 2026
   • Reported design: ships enter close to Iran and exit close to Oman, no fees in the interim
   • Joint statement and joint management arrangements still being finalised
   • Temporary route announced by Deputy FM Gharibabadi around 25-26 August
   • Iran links full reopening to an end to the US naval blockade
3. 14 Jul2026
   International

   Trump withdraws proposed 20% fee on cargo through Strait of Hormuz⁷⁸⁹

   On 14 July 2026 US President Trump dropped a proposed 20% 'United States Reimbursement Fee' on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, about a day after announcing it, saying Gulf states' trade and investment deals with the US would replace it. The UN's International Maritime Organization opposed fees on straits used for international navigation.

   • On 14 July 2026 US President Trump dropped a proposed 20% 'United States Reimbursement Fee' on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, about a day after announcing it, saying Gulf states' trade and investment deals with the US would replace it
   • The UN's International Maritime Organization opposed fees on straits used for international navigation
4. 21 Jun2026
   International

   Iran says Hormuz stays closed until Lebanon ceasefire is respected and oil waivers issued¹⁰¹¹¹²

   Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya command announced Hormuz closed on 20 June 2026, blaming breaches and Israeli strikes in Lebanon. On 21 June Tasnim said Hormuz stays closed until the Lebanon ceasefire is respected and waivers for Iranian oil sales are issued. US CENTCOM said 55 merchant ships still transited on 20 June.

   • Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya command announced Hormuz closed on 20 June 2026, blaming breaches and Israeli strikes in Lebanon
   • On 21 June Tasnim said Hormuz stays closed until the Lebanon ceasefire is respected and waivers for Iranian oil sales are issued
   • US CENTCOM said 55 merchant ships still transited on 20 June
5. 17 Jun2026
   International

   US and Iran sign Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to halt war and reopen Hormuz¹³¹⁴

   Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed 17 June 2026, confirmed by Iran as signed electronically. 14-point MoU declares an end to the war and reopening of Hormuz to commercial shipping. US and Iran to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days, extendable by consent.

   • Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed 17 June 2026, confirmed by Iran as signed electronically
   • 14-point MoU declares an end to the war and reopening of Hormuz to commercial shipping
   • US and Iran to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days, extendable by consent
   • Pakistan acted as mediator
6. 15 Jun2026
   International

   Indian-flagged LNG carrier Disha safely exits Strait of Hormuz¹⁵¹⁶¹⁷

   Reported 15 June 2026. Carrying about 62,370 tonnes of LNG for Petronet LNG, bound for Dahej, expected 18 June. First Indian-flagged LNG carrier to exit the Gulf in more than three months.

   • Reported 15 June 2026
   • Carrying about 62,370 tonnes of LNG for Petronet LNG, bound for Dahej, expected 18 June
   • First Indian-flagged LNG carrier to exit the Gulf in more than three months
   • Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium manages the vessel
7. 28 May2026
   International

   US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire 60 days and ease Hormuz shipping¹⁸¹⁹²⁰

   On 28-29 May negotiators reportedly agreed to extend the US-Iran ceasefire by 60 days and ease limits on Hormuz shipping, pending Trump's approval; Iran disputed the framing.

   • Ceasefire between the US and Iran took effect in early April 2026
   • On 28-29 May 2026 Reuters-sourced reports said negotiators reached a deal to extend the ceasefire by 60 days, pending Trump's approval
   • Terms reported: unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its blockade of Iranian ports; Axios's draft had no tolls and Iran removing mines
   • Iran's Fars News disputed the framing, saying transits would return to pre-war levels, not free navigation
8. 11 Apr2026
   International

   First Indian-flagged tanker crosses Hormuz after ceasefire; India summons Iran's envoy after tanker attack^2122232425

   The LPG carrier Jag Vikram became the first Indian-flagged vessel to cross the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran ceasefire, on 11 April. On 18 April Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri summoned Iran's ambassador after IRGC gunboats fired on Indian-flagged ships in the strait.

   • Jag Vikram (owned by Great Eastern Shipping) crossed Hormuz on 11 April 2026, the first Indian vessel after the ceasefire
   • 18 April: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri summoned Iranian ambassador Mohammad Fathali after IRGC gunboats fired on Indian-flagged ships (reports name Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav)
   • India urged Iran to resume facilitating India-bound ships through the strait
   • Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri visited Qatar on 9-10 April to seek priority for India's LNG supplies
9. 7 Apr2026
   International

   Russia and China veto UN Security Council resolution on Hormuz shipping^26272829

   A Bahrain-drafted UN Security Council resolution encouraging defensive coordination to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz got 11 votes in favour on 7 April but was vetoed by Russia and China, with Pakistan and Colombia abstaining.

   • 7 April 2026
   • Vote: 11 in favour, 2 against (Russia and China, both vetoed), 2 abstentions (Pakistan and Colombia)
   • Draft by Bahrain; the 'all necessary means' language was dropped before the vote
   • Vote came hours before the US-Iran ceasefire began
10. 12 Mar2026
    International

    Strait of Hormuz crisis: Iran blockade, oil above USD 100 and global fuel stress^30313233

    After the West Asia war began, the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed to tanker traffic. Brent topped about USD 114 in late March, and Iran's parliament drafted a law to charge ships passage fees.

    • The Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed to tanker traffic after the West Asia war began, with only a trickle of ships passing
    • Brent topped about USD 114 a barrel in the last week of March 2026 (Bloomberg)
    • Iran's parliament was drafting a law to charge passage fees of up to USD 2 million per ship (reported 26 March)
    • Iran named six countries whose ships could pass after coordination: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iraq, Bangladesh
11. 17 Feb2026
    International

    Iran briefly closes part of the Strait of Hormuz for military drills^34353637

    Iran announced a partial closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz for a few hours on 17 February, linked to an IRGC naval drill amid US-Iran nuclear talks. It was unclear whether shipping was actually halted.

    • 17 February 2026: Iranian media announced parts of the Strait would be closed for a few hours for IRGC drill safety
    • Linked to the IRGC 'Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz' drill, during US-Iran talks in Geneva
    • Reports conflicted on whether traffic was actually stopped (AP said unclear)
    • The strait has never been fully closed

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Sources

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