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Houthis, Saudis, Iran - and the future of Middle Eastern oil

In a lightning offensive last week, Yemen’s Houthis took over much of the country’s Red Sea coast, threatening shipping in the vital sea lane that had emerged as an alternative to Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. Houthis have been fighting a Saudi-led military coalition for a decade, although…

The Times of India

A critical pipeline that helped cushion the Hormuz shock just shut: Here’s what it reveals about corporate energy security

The Strait of Hormuz crisis offers a business playbook for managing energy disruptions and supply-chain risk.

Fortune

Iran’s threat to cut undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz poses a serious threat to Gulf states

The conflict between Iran and the US appears to have reached a stalemate. The US navy continues to prevent Iranian vessels or others transiting to or from Iranian ports. Iran, meanwhile, threatens shipping moving in or out of the Persian Gulf region via the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil prices rise as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks raise supply concerns

Oil prices increased as attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure persisted. The kingdom's East-West pipeline remains offline, impacting global oil supply. Houthi forces launched fresh attacks, fueling fears of wider Middle East conflict. Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has also dropped significantly. Saudi Arabia could exhaust export oil…

The Economic Times

Hormuz crisis has forced Japan into rethinking – and domesticating – its energy security needs

Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu phoned his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sept. 8, 2026, to express concern over the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It was reportedly the ninth such phone call between the pair since March.

The Conversation

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to single digits, data shows

Vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dropped significantly on Thursday. Two Panamax ships exited the strait, carrying fertilizer and sailing in ballast. Five vessels entered the strait, including cargo and petroleum product carriers. Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha. Commodity vessel traffic in the Bab…

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (September 11): Crude oil soars 13% this week, set to close week above $100 after 4 months. What are experts saying?

Oil prices have surged towards $100 a barrel due to rising tensions in the Middle East, where recent attacks have threatened shipping routes. The seizure of a Yemeni port by Iran-aligned Houthis raises concerns about Red Sea traffic and the critical Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn that if threats escalate,…

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Strait of Hormuz crisis: how danger and uncertainty can affect the mental health of seafarers

As instability in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts shipping, public discussion tends to focus on fuel prices and supplies. Less attention is paid to the people working on the ships.

The Conversation

Trump doubles down on 'Trump Strait' plan for Hormuz, says Iran will be 'thrilled'

President Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to Trump Strait. He stated Iran's leadership would be thrilled by this significant move. Washington will not permit Tehran to acquire a nuclear weapon, he affirmed. The US is currently winning the war with Iran, according to Trump. He also highlighted America's…

The Economic Times

Oil spike past $100 dampens stock prices, fans inflation fears

As the US and Iran trade air strikes in the vital Strait of Hormuz and Yemen's Houthi rebels step up their campaign against Saudi Arabia, surging oil prices have seen stocks falling across Asia. Investors appear to be holding their breath for the news that the Federal Reserve and other…

France 24

Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms

US President Trump believes oil prices will decrease after the upcoming US midterm elections. He suggests Iran's actions aim to influence these crucial American elections. The ongoing conflict has significantly impacted oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz. US gasoline and diesel prices have risen sharply, affecting consumers and businesses.…

The Economic Times

Oil surges to $100 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz tensions continue

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The Independent UK

Iran seizes US submarine drone, Houthis hit four Saudi cities

The escalation of hostilities in the region bordering Yemen is already deepening worries about additional supply disruptions as energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remain restricted. Brent was trading at $97.7 at 8:26 PM on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, it reached $99.46, the highest since July 24.

The Economic Times

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

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The Independent UK

Iran threatens new sanctions on ships passing through Strait of Hormuz

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Iran plans new exclusion zone near Strait of Hormuz after fresh US strikes

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran hikes gasoline prices for heavy users as Strait of Hormuz traffic continues to fall

Iran raises gasoline prices after warning the US of retaliation for any new attacks

The Economic Times

Crude oil rally nears $100: Will geopolitical risks push prices higher?

Crude oil prices are nearing $100 per barrel, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. While physical supply remains intact, fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have added a risk premium. Hareesh V of Geojit Investments analyses whether these risks will push prices higher.

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Euronews

Iran hits US military targets in the region as Washington probes deadly wedding strike

Oil prices again spiked this week after a few weeks of relative stability following the renewed fighting as Iran continues to maintain a stranglehold over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, responsible for roughly 20% of global oil shipping.

France 24

Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes', Israel strikes southern Lebanon

President Donald Trump on Friday said the Iran war was "small potatoes" for the US, a day after Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn't describe the conflict as a war. In Lebanon, an Israeli strike killed two people in the south, state media reported. Read about the day’s events…

The Economic Times

Trump says US campaign against Iran will not continue for ‘too long’

United States President Donald Trump stated the renewed campaign against Iran will not continue for too long. US forces destroyed new Iranian equipment which was being built near the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes targeted defensive and offensive systems which Iran was rebuilding. This marks the heaviest exchange of fire…

France 24

US-Iran war: Old videos falsely claim to show new attacks on American bases

As US-Iran hostilities flare up and strikes resume, so has a wave of misinformation online. Old and unrelated videos are flooding social media, falsely presented as footage of new attacks. As tensions escalate, clips filmed in Dubai, Russia and the US have been misrepresented as Iranian strikes on US bases…

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors

Saudi Arabia reported an Iranian attack on a national oil tanker. This incident tragically killed two Filipino seafarers on Monday. The supertanker Sidr was hit while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia stressed the necessity of halting escalations and respecting maritime safety. This follows previous attacks on Bahri vessels…

The Economic Times

'Tanker for tanker': Trump's new retaliation policy behind US strikes on Iran

United States forces struck two Iranian government tankers on Tuesday. These strikes were part of a new policy aimed at deterring attacks. Approximately one hundred targets, including military sites, were hit by US drones. Iran's retaliation involved ballistic missiles and drones, which were largely intercepted. Shipping continued through the Strait…

France 24

🔴 Live: Trump suggests renaming Hormuz 'Trump Strait'

President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran.

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