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The U.S. Has a New Strategy To Target Iranian Oil: 'Tanker For Tanker'

The U.S. military targeted two Iranian tankers on Tuesday as hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz escalate again.

International Business Times · Sep 2

'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…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Bond Yields Rose And U.S.-Iran War Escalated Again. Stocks Fell.

Iran retaliated to U.S. attacks, saying they seek to "tighten the lock" on the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Sep 1

US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC warns of 'retaliatory response'

The IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island and warned that the attack would be "met with a retaliatory response," per Iran's Fars news agency.

Euronews · Aug 30

Ecological cost of US-Iran war: Scientists warn ships stranded for months in the Strait of Hormuz could now carry invasive species, posing an ‘immense international biosecurity threat’

Ships stranded for months in the Strait of Hormuz now pose a bioinvasion risk. These vessels may carry dense communities of marine organisms to global ports. Scientists warn of a potential super-spreader event as shipping resumes. Affected ships could introduce non-native species to new marine ecosystems. Early detection and port…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Crude oil prices end winning run with first weekly fall in nearly a month. Can liquid gold slide further?

Crude oil prices posted their first weekly decline in three weeks as improving flows through the Strait of Hormuz eased supply concerns. Brent fell over 5% for the week, while WTI declined more than 4%. However, prolonged shipping disruptions could push prices higher, with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs flagging upside…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal

On Friday, oil prices dipped, driven by signals from the Federal Reserve and circulating rumors regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Market traders assessed the possibility of rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve aimed at battling inflation. Additionally, talks of a potential agreement to reopen the Strait influenced the market…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

The Strait of Hormuz crisis threatened Asia's oil and gas lifeline. Here's how the region is rewriting its energy playbook

“Notwithstanding the rise of alternative and green technologies over the past decade, the global economy is still very reliant on oil and gas."

Fortune · Aug 29

Iraq opens oil exports beyond Hormuz after months of war, eyes ship-to-ship route off Oman

Iraq now allows crude oil collection outside the Persian Gulf for buyers. This move comes as exports continue through the Strait of Hormuz despite disruptions. Iraq's state oil marketer is offering specific crude grades via ship-to-ship transfer. This shift follows previous steep discounts offered to entice buyers. The country aims…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Trump Claimed All Mines Were Removed From The Hormuz Strait. Allies Are Reportedly Not So Sure.

U.S. allies believe Iran laid between 80 and 150 mines in the waterway.

International Business Times · Aug 27