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Iran-US war latest: Trump’s forces have ‘fled’ 1,000km from Iran’s borders, commander claims

Iran has said it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz ‘until our seven conditions are met’

The Independent UK · Oct 4

Iran-US war latest: Houthis claim attack on major Saudi oil refinery as ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

It comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Wounded FlyDubai captain recounts fight to save passengers, and other Mideast developments

An Indian airline captain says he knew he had to regain control to save passengers after being stabbed by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Fresh strike on vessel in Hormuz, Houthi takeover of Bab el-Mandeb Strait sees West Asia simmer as BRICS calls for peace

A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen's Houthis seized a key Red Sea port and struck Saudi Arabia. Iran and Oman agreed on new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz. BRICS nations called for maximum restraint and peace in…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Iran and US strike tankers in biggest shipping attack since war began

Iran and the US on Wednesday traded their biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, with Iran saying it struck 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers. Brent crude oil surged above $100 a barrel as fears grew over…

France 24 · Sep 9

Iran's president says Iran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does, and other Mideast news

Iran’s president says his country is ready to return to the ceasefire deal agreed to with the United States in June so long as Washington follows suit

The Independent UK · Sep 1

US forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak island in Strait of Hormuz

US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month, a US official said Sunday. ⁠Iran's ⁠Revolutionary ​Guards ​said the attack on Larak ​island ‌killed and wounded ⁠several Iranian fighters and ​civilians, and ‌vowed to punish those ​responsible.

France 24 · Aug 30

Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments

Regional powers are seeking an off-ramp from the Iran war as another tanker attack is reported in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Oil Tanker Crippled by Mystery Projectile off Oman in Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Sanctions War

An oil tanker was disabled in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by an unknown projectile, escalating tensions between the US and Iran and raising concerns over global energy supply routes.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Fewer than 20 ships cross Strait of Hormuz over weekend as US-Iran blockades choke key oil route

Fewer than twenty commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. Initial data showed four vessels crossed on Sunday and thirteen on Saturday. Overall traffic volumes remained suppressed in the week to August 21. Vessels aborted transit plans or switched routes after attacks occurred. Traffic remains well below…

The Economic Times · Aug 24