The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle moves south of the Red Sea, ready to join a mission to restore maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz.

US media reports the country is nearing an agreement with Iran through a memorandum aimed at ending hostilities and establishing a framework for nuclear negotiations.

Mr. Trump announces halt to operation guiding ships through Strait of Hormuz, just one day after deployment, in effort to reach agreement with Iran.

Shipping company owners state the Strait of Hormuz remains extremely dangerous despite President Trump's announcement of an operation to assist vessels through the area.

US military deploys destroyers to Persian Gulf, escorts first two US-flagged cargo ships safely through Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian media reported that its forces launched two missiles at a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Macron states France will not participate in an "unclear" operation in Hormuz, arguing US-Iran coordination is the only solution to reopen the strait.

Leading global oil producers have decided to increase output for the third time since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict.

A US State Department cable indicates Washington is urging nations to form an "international coalition" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has proposed a three-step peace negotiation process, including a complete ceasefire, discussions on the Strait of Hormuz, and then nuclear talks.

Iran's Defense Ministry believes Tehran holds a superior position, and Washington aims to withdraw from the conflict.

40 member states of the International Maritime Organization back plan to evacuate hundreds of commercial vessels and sailors stranded in the Gulf due to the Iran conflict.

US military developing attack plans for Iran's Hormuz Strait defenses if ceasefire fails, says CNN.

US officials say Iranian Guard has laid more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the second such deployment since the conflict began.