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US enters new normal of increased strikes against Iran ‘to break the impasse’ over Strait of Hormuz
The 27-word announcement came via social media at 2:48 p.m. Thursday with minimal fanfare — the United States had conducted “a new wave of strikes for the sixth consecutive night t…
Marines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian ports as US expands strikes with attacks on bridges
Boarding of M/T Wen Yao in Gulf of Oman comes as expanded airstrike campaign hits five bridges in southern Iran American forces boarded a ship in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday as pa…
U.S. restarts blockade and strikes Iran as Trump seeks control of Strait of Hormuz
As the U.S. restarts its Iran blockade and carries out more strikes, President Trump has called off a planned 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.…
Strait Gangsterism
We are the pirates now.…
Trump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of Hormuz
US president says he will knock out all power plants and bridges in effort to force Tehran to agree to deal amid impasse over strait…
Trump backs away from plans to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify - AP News
Trump backs away from plans to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify AP News…
Trump backs off 20% toll on ships in Strait of Hormuz, pushes US investments
President Trump on Tuesday backed off his proposed 20% toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in favor of investment deals that Persian Gulf states will ink with the U…
Oil hits $85 as battle for Strait of Hormuz alarms energy markets
Stocks and bonds hit by higher oil price as fears rise over renewed inflation shock…
Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes; UAE says two tankers in strait of Hormuz hit by Iranian missiles
US military says latest strikes will ‘continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping’ in strait of …
Trump’s new tolling scheme in Strait of Hormuz could generate nearly $200B annually
Trump announced the concept on Monday — after months of rejecting Iran's plan for post-war tolls — in what could amount to a negotiating tactic.…
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.…
US-Iran tensions spike oil prices as Strait of Hormuz supply fears grow
Geopolitical instability in the Middle East could lead to sustained higher oil prices, impacting global economic stability and energy markets. The post US-Iran tensions spike oil p…
Oil prices jump 4% as US-Iran tensions close Strait of Hormuz
Heightened US-Iran tensions risk prolonged oil supply disruptions, impacting global markets and potentially driving further price volatility. The post Oil prices jump 4% as US-Iran…
Iran enforces selective blockade, only 6 ships navigate Strait of Hormuz
The selective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran exacerbates regional instability and threatens global oil supply chains. The post Iran enforces selective blockade, only 6 sh…
Iran intercepts ships in Strait of Hormuz amid 2026 conflict tensions
Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting global trade and impacting regional security dynamics. The post Iran intercepts ships …
Strait of Hormuz closure, US inflation data set to impact markets this week
Geopolitical tensions and inflation data may drive market volatility, influencing monetary policy and economic resilience assessments. The post Strait of Hormuz closure, US inflati…
Rupee weakens as US-Iran tensions drive oil prices higher
The rupee's decline amid rising oil prices highlights India's vulnerability to geopolitical tensions, potentially exacerbating inflation and economic instability. The post Rupee we…
Oil prices jump as US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to sustained oil price volatility, impacting global economic stability and energy markets. The post Oil prices jump as US a…
Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic - Reuters
Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic Reuters…
The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates - AP News
The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates AP News…
Oil prices jump as US and Iran trade attacks over Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude climbs more than 4 percent as Washington and Tehran clash over control of critical waterway.…
US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies
Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province b…
The eight words behind Iran's claim over the Strait of Hormuz
As another round of strikes rattles the Gulf region, Iran's lead negotiator makes it very clear where the regime stands on the Strait of Hormuz.…
US insists Tehran doesn’t control Strait of Hormuz after completing wave of attacks on Iran
The US military began launching more strikes against Iran about 7am (AEST) on Monday, after a weekend in which the two countries exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults.…
Oil prices spike on fresh US-Iran attacks, tech weighs on stocks again
HONG KONG: Oil prices jumped more than four per cent Monday (Jul 13) after another flare-up between the United States and Iran that threatened their already fragile truce, while Se…
US launches more strikes on Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in t...…
Trump orders new strikes "to hold Iranian forces accountable," CENTCOM says
U.S. forces conducted more rounds of strikes on Iran this week, one of which was in retaliation for an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon said.…
US launches more strikes on Iran, escalating clashes over Strait of Hormuz
The US military began launching more strikes against Iran about 7am (AEST) on Monday, after a weekend in which the two countries exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults.…
'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance
As RedState wrote on Saturday night, the U.S. military swiftly responded with force after the navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at and struck a commercial ship…
Iraq urges restraint as US-Iran tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping
Rising US-Iran tensions risk disrupting global oil trade, highlighting the need for effective diplomatic interventions to ensure stability. The post Iraq urges restraint as US-Iran…
US military strikes Iran targets to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. strikes may stabilize maritime security, but potential Iranian retaliation could escalate regional tensions and impact global trade. The post US military strikes Iran targ…
US pressure blocks Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz agreement talks
U.S. pressure on Oman may prolong regional tensions, impacting global oil transit and reducing chances for near-term diplomatic resolutions. The post US pressure blocks Iran-Oman S…
US unloads military might on Iran after Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz: ‘Now they pay’
“Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay,” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted on X.…
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz - AP News
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz AP News…
U.S. launches new Iran strikes after IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz "closed"
The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in response to an IRGC missile attack that left a commercial cargo s…
Iran hits cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz as CENTCOM announces new strikes
An Iranian missile has struck a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran’s military to declare the waterway closed and U.S. Central Command to announce new str…
US strikes again after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed
IRGC hits commercial ship transiting through waterway, with Centcom saying a crew member was missing from vessel…
US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
The strikes follow an attack on a Cyrpus-flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.…
US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed
Tehran says vessel using unapproved route in strait was struck, drawing strikes from US forces to ‘degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners’ Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary…
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit
Europe considering proposals to allow navigational fees in strait of Hormuz
Plans specify tolls must not be compulsory, as US officials urge Iran to make public statement that strait is open and that shipping can safely pass Europe is studying proposals th…
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.…
Oil Prices Remain Elevated Amid Shipping Traffic Slowdown in Strait of Hormuz
Fresh data showed that the number of ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz halved on Wednesday amid renewed fighting.…
How the Houthis Could Put the World in Double Dire Straits
The terror group could use the lessons it learned from the Iran war to endanger the global community.…
U.S. strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz for 2nd straight day
The U.S. military struck Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, a U.S. official said. Why it matters: This is the second day in a row that the U.S. is attac…
US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US military says it hit missile sites and command centres while Iran says it attacked US bases.…
US launches strikes on Iran following vessel attacks
The US has launched a series of strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.…
US revoking general license for Iranian oil sales amid rising tensions in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday it is revoking a general license that authorized the sale of Iranian oil, after three tanker...…
Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks
Renewed attacks on vessels in the critical waterway have heightened safety and security concerns. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
LNG tanker at risk of exploding after vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz
DOHA, July 7 (Reuters) - A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi crude tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, prompting maritime authorities to r…
US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz - AP News
US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz AP News…
Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after strikes target sites around strait of Hormuz
The US military said the strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels on Tuesday that violated the ceasefire Middle East crisis live: follow latest updat…
Qatar blames Iran for striking tanker in strait as huge crowds mourn Khamenei - Reuters
Qatar blames Iran for striking tanker in strait as huge crowds mourn Khamenei Reuters…
US and Iran not on the same page when it comes to the Strait of Hormuz — and everything else
WE SAID, THEY SAID: It’s become a maddening pattern. President Donald Trump touts progress in talks with Iran, and then someone in the fractured Iranian regime denies it. Yesterday…
Shipping Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Picks Up Again
Vessels stranded for months have started moving in larger numbers, but many pulled back over the weekend after Iran and the U.S. exchanged attacks.…
Strait back in business: Hormuz traffic picks up again as supertankers slide through the passage
The Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of coming back to life after a tense spell due to Iran’s recent attacks on ships passing through the strategic corridor. Once heavily choked f…
How would India cope if Strait of Hormuz disruption lasted longer? AI simulation reveals risks
In the scenarios, India was able to manage the crisis during the first 90 days, but it became a lot more challenging after that period. | India News…
Iran, US to resume peace talks in Doha after setbacks due to strikes, Strait of Hormuz tensions
The resumption of the negotiations comes after last week's talks in Switzerland between senior officials on both sides, in what mediators described as a "positive and constructive …
Hormuz 2.0: China’s coming chokepoint strategy in the Taiwan Strait
The United States and Israel did not lose to Iran on the battlefield. American and Israeli strikes damaged key facilities and removed senior operatives. Yet the April 2026 ceasefir…
Global oil prices fall to pre-Iran war levels as demand weakens and Strait of Hormuz reopens
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and weakened demand may stabilize oil prices, impacting global markets and investor risk strategies. The post Global oil prices fall to pre-Ir…