Hormuz

Putin and Saudi crown prince call for safe passage via Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq set to climb as oil prices fall following U.S. statement that shipments through Hormuz at six-month high

QatarEnergy says Hormuz crisis may delay some expansion projects

Iran says it struck oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz traffic dwindles after Middle East attacks intensify

Iran hardliners launched Hormuz attacks in defiance of leaders, undermining US deal

Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks

Saudi Arabia has shut down its critical East-West crude oil pipeline following multiple drone attacks originating from Iraq.

Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

Qatar’s prime minister is set to fly to Tehran in a bid to mediate US‑Iran tensions and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Nuclear experts urge Trump not to let Iran steer talks away from regime's atomic threat

Nuclear experts warn Trump: Iran must not steer nuclear talks away from its atomic threat.

Live Updates: Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen today or tomorrow amid Iran-Oman talks

Iran and Oman reach a shipping route understanding in the Strait of Hormuz as potential deals approach.

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Oman’s fee proposal for the Strait of Hormuz sparks hope and rejection, putting Iran’s control and Gulf trade at a crossroads.

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes

US pauses consecutive nights of strikes on Iran as Vance, Caine raise concerns

It's one choke point after another in the global economy

Global shipping is facing critical instability as threats mount against the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea lanes.

Some Attacks and U-Turns, but Ships Sail Red Sea Despite Houthi Blockade

Maritime traffic persists in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz despite Houthi attacks and growing fears over global oil supplies.

Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes

Oman is engaging in urgent talks with Tehran to secure maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing strikes between the US and Iran.

Middle East oil producers seek Strait of Hormuz alternatives as the U.S.-Iran war escalates

Middle East oil producers are actively pursuing pipeline and transit alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Dubai Firm Cuts Deal for New Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz

DP World has secured a 50-year concession to construct two new container terminals on the UAE's eastern coast.

Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis

Marco Rubio indicates the U.S. remains open to diplomacy with Iran provided strikes in the Strait of Hormuz cease.

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices are surging as renewed US-Iran hostilities and threats to Red Sea shipping routes trigger a return of the geopolitical risk premium.

Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO says

Escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has led to oil tanker explosions and US military strikes against Iran.

Russia roils global market for diesel after Ukraine attacks

Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil infrastructure are causing domestic fuel shortages and disrupting the global diesel market.

US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands

The United States has expanded its military campaign against Iran, targeting critical infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz.

Chevron and Iraq seek to bypass Strait of Hormuz with Syria pipeline

Chevron and Iraq are pursuing a pipeline through Syria to create a strategic alternative to shipping oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

Kalshi traders see gas prices crossing $4 by end of July

U.S. gas and diesel prices are rising as market speculation mounts regarding the potential for gasoline to cross the $4 per gallon threshold this month.

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

Military conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalates as strikes expand into northern Iranian territory and the Strait of Hormuz.

The Next Oil Rally May Depend On China, Not The Middle East

Global energy markets are shifting focus toward China's demand and strategic pivots following a crude import collapse and shocks in the Strait of Hormuz.

Live updates: US carries out more strikes on Iran and begins blockade of Iranian ports

The U.S. has launched additional strikes on Iran and reinstated a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional conflict.

Explosions reported across Iran as US completes latest wave of strikes

The US has completed a new wave of strikes across Iran, targeting key port cities and islands in the Gulf region.

UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes

Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz follow Iranian missile strikes on tankers and subsequent U.S. air strikes.

U.S. says more than 8 million barrels of oil transited Hormuz Sunday with military assistance

U.S. military assistance facilitates the transit of over 8 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and imposes 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

The Trump administration has reinstated a blockade on Iranian ports and announced a 20% charge for cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Gold drops more than 1% as rising Middle East tensions add to rate-hike fears

Gold prices have declined by over 1% as escalating Middle East tensions fuel expectations for further interest rate hikes.

Will Oil Prices Soar as the U.S.-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China.

Global oil markets face potential volatility as a fraying U.S.-Iran truce coincides with a rebound in Chinese oil imports.

Dollar jumps on renewed Middle East attacks, Hormuz closure

The US dollar is surging as safe-haven demand spikes following renewed attacks in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Fuel Prices Are Slamming Consumers Even as Crude Crisis Fades

Consumers face surging fuel costs as refining margins hit record highs, despite a stabilization in crude oil prices.

Oil Climbs, US Futures Dip on Fresh Iran Strikes: Markets Wrap

Oil prices surge and global stock futures decline as the US and Iran trade airstrikes, leading to the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Live Updates: After Intense U.S. Strikes, Iran Targets Gulf States and Claims Strait is Closed

Tensions escalate as the U.S. launches a new wave of airstrikes on Iran, followed by Iranian strikes on Gulf states.

Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal

Tensions escalate between the US and Iran as the supreme leader vows revenge amid a crumbling diplomatic deal.

Iran launches attacks on Gulf states after heaviest U.S. strikes in months

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran targets Gulf Arab nations and U.S. military bases following significant U.S. strikes.

Hormuz Route Open Despite Iran Declaration, Maritime Group Says

A maritime group reports the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iran's declaration of closure amidst escalating U.S. strikes.

Oil demand is falling, and crude prices are down. But here's why gasoline, diesel are still costly

Global oil demand is facing its first annual decline since COVID-19, yet refined fuels like gasoline and diesel remain expensive.

The US and Iran can't agree on reopening Hormuz. The solution could be from the Old Testament

U.S. officials signal the imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing disagreements with Iran over the terms of access.

US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

Tensions intensify in the Middle East as the U.S. strikes Iranian infrastructure and Tehran responds by closing the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S.-Iran Latest: Tehran seeks regional support as mediators push to keep talks going after intense flare-up

Diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran continue despite a two-day period of military escalation and the end of a ceasefire.

Funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unfolds in Iran as mourners pledge ‘revenge’

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered public demonstrations in Iran and shifted international focus to regional security and NATO proceedings.

Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says

The British military reports three tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz amid mourning for Khamenei in Iran.

Fewer Ships Transiting Hormuz Along Oman Coast After U-Turns

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is surging as oil and gas tankers return to the region, though thousands of sailors remain stranded.

OPEC, Allies Hike Output Again as Hormuz Traffic Starts Recovering

OPEC+ is increasing oil output quotas as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz begins to recover.

Oil’s Supply Wave, Tumbling Prices Rekindle Fears of Global Glut

Rising supply and recovering flows through the Strait of Hormuz are sparking fears of a global oil glut and driving down price forecasts.

Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz, senior Iranian sources say

Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz amid ship incident

US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

U.S. envoys have arrived in Doha for mediated talks as Iran refuses direct meetings, following clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Morgan Stanley Warns of Oil Glut and Cuts Forecasts on Hormuz

Morgan Stanley warns of oil glut, cuts forecasts due to Strait of Hormuz reopening

Iran Ratchets Up Talk of Controlling Hormuz Ahead of New Talks

Iran threatens to control Strait of Hormuz as new talks loom

Ships Pull Back Amid Heightened Risk From U.S.-Iran Strikes

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is fluctuating as vessels navigate heightened risks from U.S.-Iran strikes.

Qatari citizen killed as Hormuz dispute freezes planned US-Iran talks

A Qatari citizen has been killed by drone shrapnel as a security dispute in the Strait of Hormuz halts planned diplomatic talks between the US and Iran.

Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz

Iran launches attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz

Trump chides Iran for ship attack after Tehran insists on control of the strait

US strikes Iranian targets after Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire violation

Iran War: Oman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have to Pay

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate as Oman and Iran discuss potential fees for ships transiting the critical waterway.

Iran reasserts its right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman

Iran is claiming exclusive control over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz following a ship incident near Oman.

Oil prices climb after attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan

Oil prices are rising as an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz halts UN evacuation and escort operations.