Monday, May 18Monday, May 18Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations warned that ongoing military aggression by the United States and Israel threatens global energy security and supply chains, specifically citing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported new regulations and tolls for the strait, explicitly banning ships linked to the U.S. and Israel .
The U.S. military is reportedly preparing for a potential weeks-long military campaign against Iran, with expectations of retaliatory strikes from Tehran. Israeli officials are simultaneously concerned about the possibility of launching preemptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites with little warning . Former U.S. President Donald Trump has allegedly pressured the United Arab Emirates to seize the Iranian island of Lawan, further escalating regional tensions .
U.S. Central Command (CentCom) redirected 78 ships near the Strait of Hormuz during Iran’s blockade operations, while Iraq’s monthly oil exports through the strait dropped sharply in April due to the conflict . Iranian state media also reported that some European countries are negotiating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to secure safe passage through the strait . Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appealed to global leaders, including the Pope, to counter U.S. demands in the region .
> Background: **Iran tightens Strait of Hormuz control amid global mediation and U.S. tensions.** — *4 hours ago*
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