A cargo vessel had been struck by a projectile near Oman, as Iran says all ships must pass with its permission.
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Iran issued a statement on Friday asserting its right to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after firing on a container ship that took a route near Oman's shore.
Despite Iran's threats, ships continue to move through the strait via a route that avoids Iranian waters, instead hugging the coastline of Oman.
(RTTNews) - Oil prices fell back near levels last seen in late February on Friday amid easing supply concerns.
UN halts Strait of Hormuz ship escort after Gulf of Oman attack; Iran warns on routes and oil rises 2%.
The pause follows a container ship being struck near the coast of Oman on Thursday, with a U.S. official saying that Iran was responsible for the attack.
International Maritime Organization says plan on hold until safety guarantees confirmed after projectile hits vessel ...
A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed ...
The strike on a vessel near the coast of Oman prompted a U.N. agency to pause an evacuation of ships from the Persian Gulf.
The incident involved the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely, with no injuries.