Government spokesperson says Greece is not involved in the Strait of Hormuz despite tensions in the Middle East, stressing the country’s participation is limited to a security mission in the Red Sea

Ministers are also set to discuss whether the mandate of the EU’s small naval mission 'Operation Aspides' could be expanded or refocused to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

'There are, in fact, tankers coming through now, Iranian tankers, I believe some Chinese flag tankers have come through. So, we know that they have not mined the strait'

A bulk carrier operated by Greek shipowner Petros Pappas’ Star Bulk Carriers was struck near Dubai Wednesday, one of three vessels hit in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy and shipping corridor.

Dozens of ships remain stranded as traffic through the vital oil route stays shut for a fourth day, with Greece urging protection for global shipping and seafarers amid the escalating Iran conflict

Greek-owned vessels advised to exercise maximum caution when sailing through the critical sea lane

Tehran announced temporary closures in the vital oil route as indirect nuclear negotiations with Washington began in Geneva amid a U.S. military buildup

Amid rising tensions with Iran, U.S. warns commercial vessels to avoid territorial waters and not resist boarding, highlighting ongoing nuclear and regional security concerns

Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues with a slight decline, amid the backdrop of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

Greece fears a closing of the Strait of Hormuz, and is on alert for increased migration flows and terrorist attacks following the Damascus bombing.

Bloomberg reports that ships planning to navigate the narrow passage of the Persian Gulf should reassess their transit through the Strait of Hormuz

At the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum, on the sidelines of Posidonia 2026, the chairman of Capital Maritime & Trading argued that a transit fee would beat years of war-risk premiums — and spoke about the day after in the markets, the 'dark fleet' and the strength of Greek shipping

Athens signals stronger diplomatic engagement on maritime security, stressing freedom of navigation as a global responsibility tied to economic stability and food supply chains.

Heavy reliance on Gulf fuel imports leaves Greece exposed to rising energy costs and supply disruptions, while shipping risks and global trade shifts amplify economic pressure

Iran's parliament is reviewing a bill that would require ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to pay transit fees to Tehran.