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UNCOVERED: The strait of hormuz - The Untold Story

Witkoff says US-Iran talks were 'promising, constructive' as Iran confirms FM Aragchi's meeting with envoy

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had extensive talks with the Iranian delegation at the UN General Assembly. The discussions aimed to address issues such as the naval blockade and frozen Iranian assets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi participated and reiterated Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump…

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Pete Hegseth slammed for suggesting Europe should open the Strait of Hormuz, forgets how this mess began: ‘Get in a boat’

Washington's war is now Europe's fight according to the defense secretary.

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Iran military condemns Trump's "hostile" remarks at UN, calls them 'tool for domestic propaganda'

Iran's General Staff of the Armed Forces condemned US President Donald Trump's remarks made at the UN General Assembly. The military authorities accused Trump of using threats and propaganda to create insecurity around the world. Trump warned of potential military action if a peace deal with Iran was not achieved.…

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Diplomatic Hopes in the Middle East Knock Crude Prices Lower

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -1.19 (-1.24%) on Tuesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0176 (+0.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with crude falling to a 3-week low. Tuesday’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 7-week high...

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Iran is waiting to see how I do in mid-term election: Trump

Trump called for the complete economic isolation of Iran in his UN speech, while saying he expected a deal with Tehran after the November midterm elections. Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if US military pressure and the blockade on Iranian ports were eased.…

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Trump's world? Leaders navigate consequences of US policy

A year ago, Donald Trump went to the rostrum of the United Nations General Assembly - and after taxing an axe to US aid and development funding, read the world the riot act. One Iran war later, the US president sticking to script with a speech that borrowed much of…

France 24

Crude Oil Prices Pressured by Diplomatic Hopes in the Middle East

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -0.17 (-0.18%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.0673 (+1.94%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude falling to a 3-week low. Today’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY) to a 7-week high is bearish for...

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Vice President JD Vance Allegedly Defends High Gas Prices by Blaming Iran During Press Conference

US Vice-President JD Vance attributed high petrol and diesel prices to Iranian disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while critics blamed the administration's war policy.

International Business Times UK

India’s Russian oil imports fall 16.5% in August as Middle East supplies rise

India’s Russian oil imports fell 16.5% month-on-month to about 2.1 million bpd in August, while purchases from Iraq rose sharply and Saudi Arabia increased supplies. The shift comes as Middle Eastern producers use storage and export terminals outside the Strait of Hormuz, while Indian refiners weigh future Russian purchases against…

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Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss safe passage through Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the need to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb during a phone call on Tuesday, the Kremlin said, as disruptions to the key waterways continue to affect regional oil flows and global trade.

The Times of India

US open to meeting Iran at UN as conflicting reports over peace deal swirl

Tehran’s decision-making structures appear gripped by a war of words as conflicting reports emerge on Tuesday about an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases its military pressure.

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Saudi Arabia Reportedly Resumes Operations At Key East-West Pipeline. Oil Concerns Subside.

Oil prices are falling on Tuesday following the report, as well as one detailing that Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days if a deal with the U.S. is reached.

International Business Times

Rupee sways with oil and intervention cues, keeping traders light-footed

Traders pointed to media reports stating that Iran had offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy artery,if the US eases military pressure and lifts its blockade.

The Economic Times

Global Market: European shares muted at open as investors track US-Iran talks, oil gains

European shares opened largely flat on Tuesday as investors remained cautious over potential US-Iran talks and developments around the Strait of Hormuz. Energy stocks gained 0.4% as oil prices recovered, while retail stocks rose 1.3%, led by Kingfisher. Insurance stocks declined, and investors awaited euro zone consumer confidence data for…

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The Independent UK

UK supporting Saudi Arabia could help keep fuel prices down, minister claims

Energy prices have already shot up following conflict involving Iran and the shutting down of the Strait of Hormuz

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Macron presses Trump on Hormuz and Ukraine as oil prices surge

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a series of measures to US President Donald Trump aimed at easing pressure on global energy markets, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, protecting Saudi oil infrastructure and pursuing an “energy truce” between Russia and Ukraine.

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Macron says France, US to 'act together' to ease energy market tensions, protect Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said France and the US have agreed to work together to ease energy-market tensions, protect critical infrastructure in West Asia and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came as Iranian officials arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly amid…

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US wants to redraw Gulf’s energy map with a $5 billion bet beyond Hormuz: Report

The United States proposed a $5 billion fund for Middle Eastern energy infrastructure. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas transport. Several Middle Eastern nations are discussing this partnership for allied trust and construction. The plan follows disruptions caused by the Iran…

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Improved Crude Flows Through the Strait of Hormuz Sink Oil Prices

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -4.52 (-4.51%) on Monday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed down -0.0577 (-1.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Monday, with crude sinking to a 1.5-week low. Crude prices retreated as increased crude flows through the Strait of...

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Crude Prices Sink on Larger Flows of Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -4.78 (-4.77%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is down -0.0319 (-0.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with crude dropping to a 1.5-week low. Crude prices are retreating in hopes that diplomacy will end hostilities in the...

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Two tankers hit by 'unknown projectile' or debris in Strait of Hormuz

Two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday by either an "unknown projectile" or debris, a maritime security agency said. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations added that at least two crew members were injured in the first incident, and both vessels will continue to their next port…

Euronews

Qatar rules out Hormuz pipeline bypass and reshapes its sovereign wealth strategy

Qatar said a gas pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz would make no economic sense. It also launched a new investment platform to manage QIA’s domestic holdings and outlined more than $60bn in investment opportunities, in a major reshaping of its sovereign wealth strategy.

The Independent UK

A projectile strikes a tanker as it sails into the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

The British military says an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz

The Economic Times

Hormuz shuttles keep oil flowing, but at a high cost

Middle East oil producers are increasingly using ship-to-ship (STS) transfers off Oman to keep crude exports moving despite disruptions from the Iran conflict and risks around the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran rules out reopening Strait of Hormuz, returning to US talks until conditions met

Iran remains steadfast in its decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and discontinue negotiations until its stipulations are satisfied. Tehran has communicated its demands to Washington via third parties, now awaiting a response. The nation has issued a warning regarding potential attacks on US bases should military action…

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