Iran Resumes Oil Loading at Kharg Island Terminal Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to recent data. Meanwhile, Saudi Civil Defence stated that potential danger in Jazan has now passed. Iran has successfully rerouted its oil flow as loading operations resume at the Kharg Island terminal.

In political developments, the Iranian parliament has approved stiffer penalties for talking to foreign media. Additionally, Axios reports that the US established a back channel to reach Iran’s IRGC during talks, while Iran's Ghalibaf called the agreement with the US a 'document of honour'. On the other side, Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be the 'territory' of the US and admitted to an Air Force One escape over an Iran threat, while also firing back at Iran over compensation and claiming the 'US destroyed Iran’s nuclear programme'.

Other updates include Israeli strikes in Gaza killing two people, questions regarding how lethal the Houthis' military arsenal is, and a sailor sharing their 'horror' of fireballs and distress calls. Coverage also touches on living under occupation in Kfarshouba, discussions on whether the US Iran June deal will be revised, and a US fighter jet refueling mid-air in the Middle East.