Hormuz Strait Shipping Halted After Iranian Strikes on Vessels — Monday, May 18, 2026
By Piri ·
Iranian forces halted all shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after firing on commercial vessels and launched ballistic missile strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. The report also covers Romania’s approval of expanded US base access, Ukrainian drone attacks near Moscow, and the conclusion of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing.
Chapters
- Iran Fires on Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
- Iran Strikes US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
- Romania Approves US Military Base Access
- Ukraine Drone Strikes in Moscow Region
- Hezbollah Drone Attack in Southern Lebanon
- Trump and Xi Conclude Beijing Summit
- European Union Sanctions Iranian Officials
- Record Heatwave Disrupts South Asia
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