Strait of Hormuz developments - TASS

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US allows 15 humanitarian ships to sail in first month of Iran’s naval blockade — CENTCOM

Iran sees UAE as ‘second Israel’ due to support for Jewish state

Iran to earn twice as much from controlling Hormuz Strait as from exporting oil — army

Europe facing fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked for long — study

Settlement is only possible if US accepts Iran's demands — Iranian MP

Alaeddin Boroujerdi emphasized that following the strikes Iran had endured, it was in no position to capitulate to American demands

Hormuz crisis may impact Europe more than anyone else — Russia’s Lavrov

The foreign minister said Russia "traditionally honors its commitments under any deal", adding that Western traditions are different

US Energy Department estimates oil output decline in Middle East in April at 10.5 mln bpd

The report assumes that the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed until late May, with shipping traffic beginning to pick up in June

US unlikely to start ground operation in Iran, rather to step up bombing — senator

According to Jack Reed, if Washington wanted to deploy ground troops, there would be very discreet special operations

Islamabad requests US to suspend operation in Strait of Hormuz — ambassador

Faisal Niaz Tirmizi expressed hope that both sides will come to an understanding and a solution acceptable to both of them and the entire world will be reached

War with Iran deprives US of ammunition around world — senator

Jack Reed criticized the Pentagon's planning of the current military action against Iran

Strait of Hormuz closure has led to global oil shortage of 1 bln barrels — UAE minister

Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber called for the restoration of navigation through the strait

Pakistan rejects claims of Iranian aircraft deployment for protection against US strikes

Accoriding to the US news broadcaster, Iranian warplanes were stationed at Pakistan's Nur Khan air base south of Islamabad

Iran expands area of control in Strait of Hormuz

According to the senior officer, the strait’s width, which used to be estimated at 32 to 48 km, has increased to between 321 and 482 km

Iran committed to achieving lasting peace — government spokesperson

According to Fatemeh Mohajerani, Iran remains on high alert and waiting to see how the negotiation process unfolds