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People scour strait of Hormuz for spilt cargo after Iran attacks container ships

At least 15 vessels struck in waterway in past 10 days, with rumours that they were carrying valuable goods

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Iranian fishermen hunt for iPhones and perfumes after cargo ship sinks in Hormuz

The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride went down after a fire broke out on board, Singapore said. All 21 crew members were evacuated safely. The vessel was carrying more than 2,500 containers when it sank, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy, which claimed the ship had entered an “unauthorised…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Two container ships sink near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks

Vessels were hit by missiles as rise in strikes suggests Iran is trying to close waterway before US midterm elections

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Iran threatens pre-emptive strikes as US questions who runs Tehran

Iran's army spokesman said Tehran's forces were prepared to strike first "should circumstances require it," while IRGC officials claimed tighter control of Hormuz, and Washington publicly pondered how much authority Pezeshkian and Araghchi actually wielded.

Euronews · Oct 7

Iran Holds Strait of Hormuz Hostage Until Trump Accepts Seven Demands, Warns of 'New Surprises'

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets seven reported conditions, including sanctions relief, released assets and an end to military operations.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Iran says no military solution to war as peace talks with US stall

Iran's diplomat said on Sunday there was no military solution to the US war against Iran as peace talks appeared stalled. Washington has scaled back attacks in favour of economic pressure, while Iran's attempted Hormuz blockade remains contentious. A UK maritime agency reported another tanker hit by an unidentified projectile.

France 24 · Oct 4

Trump or Iran? One side just may have overplayed their hand

The US and Iran remain locked in a high-stakes standoff after Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest offer, with Washington betting that tighter oil sanctions and control over Hormuz will force concessions. But Iran’s leadership may be willing to absorb severe economic pain to protect the regime, leaving both sides at…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, expects post-midterm bombing as Tehran offers 7-day Hormuz plan

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and told aides that he expects US bombing of Iran to resume after the November midterm elections, according to US officials cited by The Washington Post.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Iran offers 7-day plan to reopen Hormuz: What’s in the proposal

Iran has offered the United States a seven-day plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz and resume stalled talks on its nuclear programme, with foreign minister Abbas Araghchi saying the next move now rests with Washington.

The Times of India · Sep 25

Crude Prices Slip in Hopes of Diplomacy Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is down -0.58 (-0.61%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is down -0.0826 (-2.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sliding today in hopes that negotiations between the US and Iran will lead to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Weakness...

Barchart · Sep 25