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US-Iran conflict expands as oil shipping through Hormuz slows

United States forces struck an oil tanker near Iran's Kharg Island terminal. Iran responded by launching missiles at United States military bases in Kuwait and Jordan. This military escalation has further weakened a fragile memorandum of understanding between the two nations. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed…

The Economic Times

Deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz: Shipping traffic collapses in a week as US and Iran step up attacks

Oil prices have risen in response to the crisis as the vital shipping route becomes a battleground once again

The Independent UK

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line' and will resist until the end

Iran vows to strike regional infrastructure if President Trump attacks its infrastructure. The US is targeting Iran's military capabilities while reimposing a naval blockade. Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz an inviolable red line for global oil shipments. Tehran warned neighbors against assisting US attacks, threatening retaliation. This escalation raises…

The Economic Times

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Iran eyes the Red Sea: How it can control the vital maritime chokepoint

Iran has signalled that it could expand pressure beyond the Strait of Hormuz to another of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The warning comes as disruptions in Hormuz continue to strain global energy markets and shipping.

The Times of India

Iran reports fresh strikes near Qeshm Island and accuses US over ‘barbaric’ hospital attack – as it happened

Iranian news agencies say a US missile hit island in strait of Hormuz, after foreign ministry said children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz had to be evacuated

The Guardian - AU

Iran overplaying its hand on Hormuz? A new game has just begun in West Asia oil scene

As nations surrounding Iran pour billions into new pipeline networks, the significance of the Strait of Hormuz as an oil transit route is rapidly declining. Forecasts suggest that by 2030, these overland alternatives will overshadow maritime transport through the strait. This will likely lead to a reduction in Iran's capacity…

The Economic Times

US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran

US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflict

The Guardian - AU

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Strait of Hormuz closure must end within weeks or global economy will suffer, IEA chief warns

Global economic headwinds could emerge if Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue for weeks. Financial markets show anxiety over escalating conflict and its impact on energy shipments. Commercial shipping has sharply declined after vessels came under attack and blockades. The International Energy Agency warns of significant vulnerability for developing nations. The…

The Economic Times

Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say

Shipping firms are avoiding a U.S. military transit route through the Strait of Hormuz. This avoidance stems from recent Iranian attacks on vessels and growing safety worries. The U.S. military has been guiding ships through the strait after attacks. However, shippers find the Omani route increasingly dangerous after several ship…

The Economic Times

Iran War Hormuz Toll Could Trigger $136bn Global Chokepoint Scramble, Analysts Warn

Iran's tolls on the Strait of Hormuz could set a precedent for other nations, potentially reshaping global trade costs and impacting consumer prices worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz

Five months of U-turns and false boasts leave Donald Trump in worse position than when he started

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump flip-flops on Hormuz toll and threatens Iran’s civilian infrastructure

US president says power plants and bridges could be targeted, which would probably constitute war crimes

The Guardian - UK

Trump Hails Military as 'Oil Is Flowing Like Never Before'—Data Shows 10% of Global Refining Capacity Is Offline

President Donald Trump declared that “Oil is flowing like never before” due to United States military efforts keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

Benzinga

Indian seafarer missing after Oman vessel attack dead, family says

An Indian national is confirmed dead after an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Ten other Indian sailors aboard the ship were rescued following the incident. India lodged a strong protest with Iran over recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks have heightened concerns for merchant vessels…

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Euronews

Iran launches strikes on neighbours as Trump threatens to hit power plants

Tehran's attack comes as the US military carried out a fourth night of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump reinstated its blockade of Iranian shipping around the strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Middle East war: Trump weighs 'devastating strikes'; Iran targets US bases in Middle East - key points

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States changes its course of action. This comes on the heels of the US conducting new strikes near the Strait and reinstating a naval blockade. Iran has also announced attacks on US bases in…

The Economic Times

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports. He threatened to strike power plants and bridges next week unless negotiations resume. The US military also began fresh strikes to degrade Iranian capabilities used to attack shipping. Iran claims it closed the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities reignited…

The Economic Times

War returns to West Asia, oil seesaws as Hormuz bleeds

The United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran. Iran retaliated by attacking US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain. Two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices pared gains after President Trump announced new trade deals. Global markets…

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International Business Times UK

Trump Scraps Hormuz Toll After One Day, Admits He Doesn't 'Like the Concept of a Fee'

President Trump has reversed his decision to impose a 20% toll on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, opting for Gulf investment deals amidst escalating US-Iran tensions.

The Economic Times

After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point

Iran is signaling potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait via its Houthi allies. This move risks disrupting global trade and vital energy supplies through the Red Sea. Houthi attacks on shipping have already forced major companies to reroute vessels. Analysts suggest Iran is widening the conflict and increasing pressure…

The Times of India

'Will replace 20% Hormuz fee with ... ': Trump says strait open for all but Iran

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States would not proceed with its proposed 20 per cent toll on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He announced that instead that Middle Eastern countries would enter into trade and investment agreements with the United States.

The Independent UK

Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: How Gulf countries are preparing for life without the waterway

IN DEPTH : The US and Iran continue tit-for-tat strikes over the vital shipping route while a fifth of the world’s oil supply remains at a standstill. But Gulf countries have been looking towards alternatives for a more independent future, Maira Butt reports

Benzinga

Hormuz is No Suez or Panama Canal, Says Global Shipping Giant, Slams Trump's 20% Toll as 'Fundamentally Wrong'

Shipping executives warned that President Donald Trump’s proposed 20% levy on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz could backfire by discouraging ship traffic and further reducing activity on the crucial trade route.

The Guardian - UK

Trump withdraws Hormuz tolls threat but says US will continue to blockade Iran

US hits targets in port cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas while Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation

The Independent UK

Dubai planning new port to bypass Iran in Strait of Hormuz

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