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Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict won’t end until after November midterm elections

Trump says US could strike Pickaxe Mountain after construction activity seen at deeply buried complex

The Independent UK

Hormuz traffic slows after Iran threatens retaliation for US attacks

In light of Iran's warnings about possible retaliation against US actions, shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has noticeably slowed. Conversely, an increase in vessel movement through the Bab el-Mandeb strait has been recorded. Additionally, it appears that some ships may be sailing without their transponders activated, which could…

The Economic Times

Why isn't oil above $100 despite supply disruptions?

Global oil prices remain below one hundred dollars per barrel. Significant volumes continue to flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf exporters utilize alternative routes and means to mitigate shortfalls. Other producers are stepping up output to fill supply gaps. Demand destruction in petrochemicals and fuels remains substantial.

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Iran Faced Some Of America's Toughest Sanctions. Yet $9 Billion In Iranian Funds Still Moved Through U.S. Banks

Washington is intensifying its financial campaign against Iran as a six-month conflict and a U.S. naval blockade squeeze Tehran's oil revenue.

International Business Times

Iran-US war latest: Vance says ‘sometimes things happen’ after US accused of killing five in wedding strike

Vice president rejects characterisation of Iran conflict as a ‘war’ and claims that major combat operations only lasted ‘about six weeks’

The Independent UK

Trump Says Oil Is Flowing Through Hormuz. Independent Trackers Show a Different Picture.

The Trump administration maintains that the U.S. Navy is assisting dozens of ships through the waterway at night and that many of those movements are not detected by commercial tracking services.

International Business Times

Oil Prices Surge Despite Trump's Proposal to Rename Hormuz Strait as Trump Strait and Claiming It Is Under US Control

US oil prices rose 1.3% despite Trump claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran and diverging data from ship-tracking service providers.

International Business Times UK

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Oil importers are learning to live with a new reality as old routes of business fall apart

Ongoing tensions involving Iran are pushing major oil importers to develop alternative supply routes, which increasingly bypass the supply hubs that previously dominated global energy trade.

The Economic Times

Iraq oil exports surge, India set to benefit as Hormuz flows ease

Iraq's oil exports increased significantly in August and September. This rise followed wide profit margins and Iranian tanker passage approvals. Buyers were incentivized by substantial discounts offered on Iraqi crude oil. Major importers like China and India are receiving more heavy crude. Shipments are improving supply to key Asian markets.

The Economic Times

The Trump administration says more oil shipments exited the Middle East this week than before the Iran war, but the data says otherwise

More oil is exiting the Middle East of late, but it's not close to pre-war levels, experts said.

Fortune

Two tankers carrying Saudi oil attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two supertankers carrying Saudi crude were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while exiting the Strait of Hormuz, shipping intelligence firms said. Both vessels had loaded two million barrels of Saudi oil each, while their crews were reported safe.

The Economic Times

Saudi tanker stopped at Hormuz as vessels entering the strait fall below 10-day average

A Saudi oil tanker was stopped while navigating the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, just a day after another tanker was struck by a projectile in the same area. Recent reports indicate a notable decline in vessel traffic in this critical waterway, contrasting with an uptick in the Bab-el Mandeb…

The Times of India

Iran's president admits 'we have many problems' and missiles 'are of no use' as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran's grip on Hormuz

“People are on the edge now; if I put more pressure on them, they might fall off the edge. We have to be careful that no one falls off.”

Fortune

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises slightly, data shows

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw a slight increase on Wednesday. This occurred while a geopolitical standoff between the United States and Iran persisted. Market watchers are also monitoring ongoing Iran-Oman discussions regarding the vital waterway. Meanwhile, traffic at the Bab el-Mandeb strait experienced a slowdown for the…

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India pivots to US for LPG, LNG as West Asia crisis disrupts Gulf supplies

India is sharply increasing LPG and LNG imports from the United States as West Asia disruptions constrain traditional Gulf supplies. US LPG accounted for over 73% of India’s LPG imports in August, while US LNG volumes also rose. Russia remains India’s largest crude supplier, while Venezuela and the UAE gain…

Bangkok Post

Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded

PARIS (FRANCE) - Six months since the start of the Middle East war, the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralysed, with thousands of sailors still stranded in the Gulf and commodity carrier traffic way below its normal level.

The Guardian - AU

China is the biggest buyer of Iran’s oil. Could US sanctions threaten those ties?

The US has put the world on notice to cease doing business with Iran, but experts say Washington is wary China could retaliate against any sanctions

The Economic Times

Trump will have to risk pain to make new Iran sanctions truly bite

The United States is unveiling new sanctions against Iran today. These measures aim to cripple Iran's economy by targeting its oil sales. China buys most of Iran's oil and provides crucial financial networks. US success depends on confronting Chinese companies and banks directly. This strategy risks escalating tensions between the…

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Fewer than 20 ships cross Strait of Hormuz over weekend as US-Iran blockades choke key oil route

Fewer than twenty commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. Initial data showed four vessels crossed on Sunday and thirteen on Saturday. Overall traffic volumes remained suppressed in the week to August 21. Vessels aborted transit plans or switched routes after attacks occurred. Traffic remains well below…

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Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit

Iran warns of devastating retaliation against new United States sanctions. United States Treasury chief Scott Bessent plans the toughest financial penalties ever. These measures aim to collapse the Iranian leadership and its regime. Oil prices steadied amid concerns over Gulf energy exports and shipping. China stated that sanctions and pressure…

The Economic Times

US Iran war: Hormuz ship crossings hover in single digits, data shows

Ship crossings at the Strait of Hormuz decreased on Thursday. This decline occurred amid growing concerns for Middle East shipping routes. Initial shipping data showed fewer commodity ships transiting the vital waterway. US-Iran peace talks remain in a state of uncertainty. The waterway is crucial for global crude oil and…

The Economic Times

India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubt

India is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disruptions. Russian oil remains India's dominant supplier, providing a crucial hedge. The nation is also accelerating alternatives like gas and electric vehicles. This strategy enhances energy security through broader supplier…

The Economic Times

China boosts imports of Russian crude, stymieing India's refiners

China's growing demand for Russian crude oil is impacting India's supply. India's imports from Russia's European ports have significantly decreased recently. This shift means India struggles to replace its reduced Russian oil volumes. Consequently, India's total crude imports have reached their lowest point since the conflict. This situation could worsen…

The Independent UK

Strait of Hormuz tracker: The maps and charts that debunk Trump’s claim the route has reopened

Trump declared the embattled waterway as new US territory as he insisted it was ‘open and operating’ earlier this week

The Economic Times

Indian, US fuel exporters reaping bonanza amid oil supply uncertainty due to wars

India and U.S. oil refiners are benefiting from global fuel supply disruptions caused by wars in Iran and Ukraine, boosting refined fuel exports and margins. India is emerging as Asia’s swing supplier as Middle Eastern and Russian supplies tighten, while U.S. refiners expand diesel and jet fuel exports. Strong demand,…

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