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How China Cashed In on the Hormuz Crisis While the US and Iran Were Busy Fighting

The Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupted global markets, but China's strategic reserves and clean energy investments mitigated its impact, highlighting vulnerabilities in other Asian economies.

International Business Times UK

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner land in Qatar for fresh Iran war talks

Qatar said Trump's envoys arrived on Tuesday to meet mediators on "all regional issues," as Tehran confirmed sending its own delegation to Doha this week but denied agreeing to meet US counterparts "at any level". The visit follows four days of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz that paused on…

Euronews

Kevin Hassett Says Gas Prices Will Drop Once Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Returns To Normal—Democrat Senator Calls Recent Price Hike 'Unacceptable'

President Donald Trump‘s top economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, said on Monday that gas prices in the U.S. will come down to pre-Iran war levels once the traffic through the Strait of Hormuz moves normally.

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Hormuz, Suez, Taiwan Strait: Why the world’s supply chains now need war-room planning

Global supply chains face unprecedented threats as maritime chokepoints become geopolitical battlegrounds. The US-Iran conflict highlighted how disruptions in vital waterways like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb trigger widespread economic fallout, from soaring freight rates to increased inflation. Other critical routes, including the Suez, Taiwan, Malacca, and Panama…

The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopolitics

The Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotiations to end the Middle East war, even after the US and Iran signed a preliminary deal. About one-fifth of consumption of global oil and…

The Economic Times

Oil finds its way: Supertankers return to Persian Gulf

Supertankers are once again navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil route, following a period of disruption due to recent Iran conflict. Shipping data indicates a significant increase in commodity vessel traffic, including oil tankers, signalling renewed confidence among shipowners. This return of large carriers, with a combined capacity…

The Economic Times

How ships are risking ‘safe’ passage through the Strait of Hormuz

A plan to divert shipping through an alternative corridor off the Omani coast to avoid the threat of mines in the Strait of Hormuz has come under scrutiny after two attacks on ships in recent days. Though Iran and Oman agreed to engage in talks on Monday on the strait's…

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Iran Calls Out Trump: 'No Direct Meetings' in Qatar Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Iran denies US meeting claims as both nations prepare for Doha talks amid ceasefire tensions and ongoing disputes over the Strait of Hormuz

International Business Times UK

Iran-US war latest: Vance says US in ‘great position’ even if talks fail in Qatar

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will discuss the state of negotiations with mediators

The Independent UK

Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reigns

Asia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipments. Despite a modest recovery, volumes are significantly down from pre-war levels, with the Strait of Hormuz's uncertain future and China's reduced buying adding to market volatility. Refined…

The Economic Times

The US is getting something right — in Lebanon

Peace talks with Iran are a complex process to define the post-conflict regional balance. While Iran seeks to leverage its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a US-Lebanon-Israel agreement aims to integrate Hezbollah into the Lebanese state, potentially ending the war. This deal, though facing resistance, offers a path to…

The Economic Times

Iran prioritises diplomacy with US but remains ‘prepared for war’, top negotiator says

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday said that Iran was pursuing dialogue with the United States, but remained ready for war if the “dialogue is not implemented”. Representatives from Washington and Tehran are in Qatar for indirect talks about implementing the initial deal to end the US-Israeli war…

France 24

Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in Doha

Oil prices dipped as markets keenly watched potential U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, following recent missile exchanges that tested a fragile ceasefire. While investors express cautious optimism for de-escalation and a return to normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, uncertainty lingers. Middle Eastern producers are actively loading oil and LNG,…

The Economic Times

Dalal Street set for a positive start as GIFT Nifty trades higher

Indian markets experienced a downturn on Monday, with the Nifty closing below 24,000 due to profit-taking and geopolitical concerns. IT and Auto stocks faced selling pressure. Analysts suggest a cautious outlook, with attention on US-Iran talks and the Strait of Hormuz. The India VIX saw an increase, indicating heightened market…

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Iran says this. The US says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict

The US and Iran face a tight deadline to finalize a peace deal, yet remain divided over an interim agreement. Disagreements persist regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, with both nations engaging in military actions. While the US claims a meeting is scheduled, Iran denies…

The Economic Times

US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertain

Doha is set to host crucial talks between Iran and the U.S. this week, though Tehran denies any scheduled meetings with American officials. Weekend missile exchanges tested a fragile ceasefire, disrupting global oil flows. The U.S. delegation, led by Jared Kushner, aims to address the conflict, while Iran insists on…

Evening Standard

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz warning casts doubt on UK-France defensive mission

Tehran is continuing to try and exert leverage over the strategic waterway that remains a flashpoint in the fragile ceasefire

The Times of India

'No negotiation at any level': Iran refutes Donald Trump's claim of planned US talks in Doha

Iran has denied any upcoming negotiations with the US, contradicting President Trump's claims of a meeting in Qatar. While both nations reportedly agreed to halt counter-strikes following recent escalations around the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran clarified that an expert delegation will visit Doha solely to discuss the implementation of a…

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Reduced Tanker Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Boosts Crude Prices

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Monday closed up +1.52 (+2.20%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.0753 (+2.66%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have slowed the flow of oil tankers through the...

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Crude Oil Prices Climb as Tanker Traffic Slows Through Strait of Hormuz

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +1.23 (+1.78%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.0732 (+2.59%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have slowed the flow of oil tankers through the strait....

International Business Times

Trump Says U.S. Officials Will Travel To Qatar On Tuesday To Discuss Iran After Renewed Truce

President Donald Trump said on Monday that U.S. officials will travel to Qatar to discuss Iran after Washington and Tehran agreed to halt strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK

'They Will Experience Hell': Iran Bombs 8 US Military Bases After Trump Threatens to Wipe Nation 'Off the Map'

Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating tensions following President Trump's warning of potential military action.

The Economic Times

Hormuz oil transits continue though attacks make owners wary

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw a dip as some shipping companies expressed reduced confidence following weekend attacks on two vessels. While US-assisted navigation continues, a Saudi supertanker and other carriers were tracked with transponders off, suggesting a cautious approach. The situation highlights the critical role of tanker…

International Business Times

Oil Edges Up After Hormuz Strait Flareup; WTI Climbs Back Above $70 a Barrel

Oil edged up on Monday after a flareup in the Strait of Hormuz over the past days.

The Economic Times

Trump says Iran has requested a meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing has been scheduled

Amidst escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump announced a potential meeting with Iran in Doha, though Iranian officials denied any scheduled talks. Iran's president claimed $6 billion in frozen assets would be released by Qatar, a move seen as bolstering public support for an interim deal. Recent…

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