Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Photo: STRINGER/REUTERS
A ship in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer Photo: STRINGER/REUTERS
The Epaminondas ship is seen during seizure by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, in this image obtained by Reuters on April 24, 2026. Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Photo: Meysam Mirzadeh/REUTERS
The MSC Francesca ship is seen during seizure by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, in this image obtained by Reuters on April 24, 2026. Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY Photo: Meysam Mirzadeh/REUTERS
The Epaminondas ship is seen during seizure by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, in this image obtained by Reuters on April 24, 2026. Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY Photo: Meysam Mirzadeh/REUTERS
Iranians drive their vehicles across a painted depiction of the Israeli flag and US flag on a street in the south of Tehran on May 5, 2026. The United Kingdom, France, Germany and Saudi Arabia called for de-escalation in the Middle East following reported attacks on May 4, on the United Arab Emirates.,Image: 1096658629, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Attention editors: AFP covers the war in the Middle East through its extensive regional network, including bureaus in Tehran, Jerusalem, and several neighboring countries. Since the start of the conflict, journalists have been working under increasingly restrictive conditions. Authorities in several countries have limited reporters' movements, photo and live video coverage from sensitive locations. Some governments and armed groups have banned images of missile or drone strikes and other security-related sites., Model Release: no