Strait Of Hormuz Dispute
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Gulf allies, including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, reject Iran's proposed alternative route through the Strait of Hormuz and condemn its 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority.' Meanwhile, Iran's assertion of control exacerbates the plight of stranded sailors, and diplomatic efforts for reopening the strait face challenges amid concerns from Gulf states.
Supertankers carrying Saudi oil hit by unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Two giant oil tankers loaded with Saudi crude were hit by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime intelligence and tracking firms Marisks and Kpler. The Saudi-flagged Sidr was struck about 16.6 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, at about 7:52 p.m. UTC, Marisks said. Minutes later, the Liberian-flagged Senegal Prosperity was …
Iran’s president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would respond immediately if the United States returns to its commitments under an interim agreement, offering a conditional opening after fresh attacks…
Trump says he will ‘remember’ South Korea’s refusal to help in Iran war, hinting at pressure
President Donald Trump has again highlighted South Korea’s refusal to support the U.S. military campaign against Iran, saying, “I think you have to remember that stuff.” The remark suggested that Wash…
Bahrain Strongly Condemns Iranian Drone Attack on UAE
Bahrain has strongly condemned what it described as an Iranian drone attack on the United Arab Emirates, calling it a blatant violation of Emirati sovereignty and a dangerous escalation. In a statemen…
Another tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was hit by three unidentified projectiles while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz, adding to tensions around a passage vital to global shipments of oil, gas and fertilizer. The British mari…
Report: Trump Weighs Limited Strikes on Iran to Protect Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration is weighing a plan for limited strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, according to three U.S. officials cited by Axios. The proposed operations would target radar and m…
Trump Threatens to Strike Iran Hard After US-Iran Hostilities Resume
The United States and Iran have exchanged fire again after a month of relative calm, bringing the conflict back to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. US forces said they struck two Iranian rocket launche…
Oil extends gains and stocks fall as Trump issues fresh Iran warning
Oil prices climbed again on Tuesday as markets absorbed a new exchange of fire between the United States and Iran, along with Donald Trump’s warning that Washington would respond forcefully. The lates…
Iran war slows oil sales and boosts renewables, including in Switzerland
Six months after the first attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, the conflict is beginning to reshape energy markets in a way that is visible in Switzerland as well as elsewhere. Several reports published in Au…
Trump threatens Iran with force as renewed US-Iran fighting sends oil prices higher
Oil prices climbed more than 2.5% on Aug. 31 as renewed military action between the United States and Iran revived fears that global supplies could be disrupted. Brent crude futures rose $2.39, or 2.7…
US plans weekly sanctions against Iran
Washington is preparing a potentially regular campaign of sanctions against Iran as tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz rise again. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States coul…
UKMTO: Tanker Reportedly Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly hit by three “unidentified projectiles,” according to the British maritime monitoring agency UKMTO. UKMTO said there were no reports of damage or enviro…
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for first time in weeks amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The Middle East moved back into a state of heightened tension after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in more than a month. The confrontation involved missile launches and p…
Axios: Trump weighs limited strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz
The possibility of limited U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz is back under consideration after a new exchange of fire with Iran, according to three U.S. officials cited by Axios. The proposed ope…
Iran says a U.S. presence in the Strait of Hormuz is a “pipe dream” and vows to avenge its slain leader
The Strait of Hormuz has become the main flashpoint in a renewed confrontation between the United States and Iran. A fragile lull between the two countries is breaking down under new military strikes,…
Vance Says Iran’s Leadership Is Willing to Take Extreme Measures to Disrupt Gulf Shipping
JD Vance described Iran’s leadership as willing to risk disrupting the Gulf’s oil and gas traffic, saying the United States is now directing a large share of its regional activity toward the Strait of…
Trump vows to strike Iran hard after first direct fire exchange in a month
The United States and Iran have exchanged direct fire for the first time in a month, abruptly pulling a conflict focused on sanctions and economic pressure back toward military confrontation. Iran lau…
Tanker attacked and U.S. drone shot down, yet Trump says Strait of Hormuz is safe
A tanker leaving the Strait of Hormuz was hit by three unidentified projectiles near Oman, while Iran claimed it had shot down a U.S. drone. Donald Trump nevertheless said the strategic waterway was s…
US stocks mostly fall after renewed US-Iran clashes, while chip shares rise
Wall Street ended mostly lower on Aug. 31 after the United States and Iran exchanged attacks again, roughly a month after their previous confrontation. The renewed violence pushed international oil pr…
U.S. considers further strikes to block Iran’s missile rebuilding
The Trump administration is considering periodic strikes around the Strait of Hormuz as Iran rebuilds military capabilities there, Axios reported, citing three U.S. officials. The options under review…
Saudi tanker reportedly stopped while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
A Saudi oil tanker was reportedly prevented from continuing through the southern shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. Fars said the tanker could …
Trump Considers Repeated ‘Lawn Mower’ Strikes to Contain Iran in Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration is considering a strategy of repeatedly striking Iran's military capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz whenever they are rebuilt, a plan one U.S. official compared to mowing gr…