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Iran's Foreign Ministry has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-conflict state, dismissing suggestions that ongoing negotiations with Oman constitute a reopening of the vital shipping corridor.
Iran's top security official has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz and other key maritime passages if the United States continues its naval blockade, raising stakes in an increasingly volatile regional standoff with significant implications for global energy supplies.
Two Indonesian fishermen have been charged in Balik Pulau magistrate's court with drug trafficking related to the seizure of 113kg of methamphetamine valued at RM6.1 million in waters near Penang.
Iran and Oman are developing operational mechanisms to manage navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced. The move comes as Tehran and Washington pursue diplomatic channels despite escalating military tensions.
Asean has called for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with foreign ministers expressing deep concern about the Middle East conflict's ripple effects on regional economies, energy supplies and maritime security across Asia-Pacific.
Several oil tankers have diverted from their planned routes in the Red Sea after Yemen's Houthi group launched attacks and announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, escalating shipping disruptions in one of the world's most critical trade corridors.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that a Petronas vessel has secured clearance to traverse the Red Sea and will dock in Melaka in early August, citing Malaysia's diplomatic relations with Iran and other major powers as instrumental in resolving the shipping crisis.
The United States has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation globally, particularly in the South China Sea, describing it as essential to regional security and uninterrupted international commerce.
The Saudi-led coalition has committed to protecting commercial vessels in the Bab al-Mandab Strait following a Houthi maritime ban on Saudi shipping, marking fresh tensions in Yemen's decade-long conflict.
The EU and Gulf Cooperation Council have jointly declared that no state can claim sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz or impose fees on international shipping, condemning Iranian attacks that threaten global maritime security.
A Thai-flagged vessel has reportedly come under attack near the Strait of Hormuz as tensions between the United States and Iran intensify, threatening one of the world's busiest energy corridors and raising serious concerns for regional maritime safety.
The United States launched a second wave of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting Iranian military capabilities threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned Tehran to behave as tensions escalate.
Malaysia's police have submitted an Interpol Red Notice application to locate activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak, who fled the country facing charges under the Penal Code related to allegations of damaging a sacred Hindu symbol.
Three oil tankers were struck in separate incidents off Oman on Tuesday, with three crew members missing and six injured. The incidents heighten concerns about maritime security in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for an immediate restoration of ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran, warning that maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten regional stability and global trade routes.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reasserted Tehran's role as protector of the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20 per cent toll on vessels transiting the critical shipping lane.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over escalating military tensions in the Gulf region, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urgent diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States to avert regional conflict.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has warned the United States that the Strait of Hormuz will only open under Iranian terms, following fresh US military strikes on Iranian targets.
Iran and Oman have pledged to maintain ongoing consultations at multiple levels regarding maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies and trade.
The Strait of Hormuz continues to pose a severe maritime security threat following recent attacks on commercial vessels, the UK Maritime Trade Operations warned Friday, as tensions between the US and Iran escalate.
The US military has helped guide more than 800 commercial vessels safely through the Strait of Hormuz since early May, moving 380 million barrels of crude oil, even as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate.
Malaysia is pursuing legal and diplomatic measures against Norway following the cancellation of a Naval Strike Missile export licence for the Navy's new Littoral Combat Ships, with the government halting future defence contracts.
Malaysia's Defence Force Chief says replacing the cancelled Norwegian Naval Strike Missile will take two to three years. Four countries are being evaluated for the new system.
Singapore and Indonesia have committed to maintaining the Strait of Malacca as an open, safe passage for all shipping, as both nations elevate maritime security in their strategic partnership ahead of 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
Indonesia and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the Strait of Malacca, pledging continued coordination with Malaysia and Thailand to maintain security and freedom of navigation in this strategically vital waterway.
The UK and France have jointly committed to deploying a multinational military mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Oman's cooperation. The move comes amid escalating tensions with Iran over control of the strategic waterway.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot has concluded a two-day working visit to Malaysia, expressing confidence in deepening bilateral relations and economic partnerships between the two nations.
Malaysia has assured Belgium that maritime routes through the South China Sea will remain open and unobstructed, with Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof emphasizing ASEAN's commitment to peace and neutrality in the strategically vital waterway.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran will exercise exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days, asserting that the vital waterway must remain under Iranian administration. The declaration comes as the fragile ceasefire with the United States crumbles.
Japan's ambassador to Malaysia reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to strengthening security cooperation during the 72nd Japan Self-Defence Forces Day reception, highlighting bilateral defence exercises and equipment transfers.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has signalled Malaysia's willingness to negotiate a resolution to Norway's unexpected cancellation of a missile supply agreement tied to the troubled Littoral Combat Ship procurement programme.