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Iran says it strikes an oil tanker, and other Mideast developments

Iran says it has struck an oil tanker trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to ‘blow the entire nation up’ after Tehran warns of ‘painful strikes’

The US president said choices include “wiping them out, letting Iran rot economically, or making a deal”

The Independent UK · Sep 18

'Do I want to annihilate them?' Trump weighs next phase of Iran war

US President Trump is considering major attacks on Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guard controls the Strait of Hormuz, restricting vessel passage. The US military maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Recent tanker incidents raise concerns about regional stability and oil flow. Trump will meet Gulf leaders to discuss the conflict's…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Iran Sets New Hormuz Demand: Trump and Netanyahu Must Be Removed From Power, Senior Adviser Says

A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader says the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed until Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu leave power.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Iran-US live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on war after UN says school attack may have been war crime

UN mission also accuses Iran of crimes against humanity during its anti-government protest crackdown

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Iranian drones, missile target US-contracted vessel near Strait of Hormuz, crew injured: Report

A US-contracted vessel faced an Iranian drone and missile strike near the Strait of Hormuz. Minor crew injuries, including smoke inhalation, were reported following the projectile impact. This maritime incident occurred amid ongoing military conflict and regional tensions. Commercial shipping lanes around the vital waterway have been frequently disrupted. Neither…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Crude Oil Prices Sharply Lower as Middle East Disruptions Ease

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -3.40 (-3.21%) on Wednesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0198 (+0.57%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with gasoline climbing to a 3-week nearest-futures high. Crude prices fell sharply on Wednesday as signs emerged that more...

Barchart · Sep 16

Rapid Houthi advances in Yemen pose massive strategic risks for Saudi Arabia in the Gulf

An advance by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, which has included the targeting of Saudi cities and infrastructure, has quickly complicated a widening Middle East war.

The Conversation · Sep 16

Crude Oil Prices Retreat as Supply Fears Ease

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -4.07 (-3.85%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is down -0.-0350 (-1.01%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today on signs that crude supplies are getting through the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns. Losses in crude accelerated today...

Barchart · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia runs out of oil export routes as pipeline shuts, Hormuz blocked

Saudi Arabia's oil exports face growing challenges after attacks closed a key pipeline. Iran and its allies have tightened their grip on vital maritime routes. The kingdom's main oil export route through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted. Houthi attacks have also reduced shipments through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 16