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The United States warned Oman on Thursday not to get directly or indirectly involved in any effort to impose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will penalize any
May 28, 2026
The U.S. military carried out new strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation that posed a threat to U.S. forces
May 27, 2026
The United States has sanctioned the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the body Iran has set up to manage the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026
The Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
May 28, 2026
Oil prices fell 5% to their lowest level in over a month on Wednesday as investors awaited updates on a framework of a U.S.-Iran deal to end their
May 27, 2026
Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war
May 28, 2026
An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude
May 27, 2026
The Netherlands will send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean Sea as part of NATO operations to allow a possible rapid deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, should a mission
May 27, 2026
(Corrects first paragraph to show that state TV obtained the draft, not Tehran.
May 27, 2026
An Iranian anti-ship missile was likely involved in an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this
May 27, 2026
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this
May 27, 2026
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
May 27, 2026
The world may need to find a way to get by on less oil and gas if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed much longer due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Dallas Federal Reserve
May 27, 2026
Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close
May 26, 2026
The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war
May 26, 2026
Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war
May 26, 2026
The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro and yen on Tuesday, after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran dented optimism for a near-term
May 26, 2026
US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices
May 26, 2026
Australia, India, Japan and the United States have agreed new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, port infrastructure, and energy security to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns about China's influence
May 26, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open, "one way or the other", when referring to U.S strikes on Iran on Monday.
May 26, 2026
U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile
May 25, 2026
Stocks surged and the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid on Monday as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk
May 25, 2026
The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday
May 25, 2026
Oil prices fell nearly 7% on Monday as optimism grew that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of
May 25, 2026
The dollar dropped against major currencies on Monday as hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices
May 25, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on
May 25, 2026
Europe's STOXX 600 closed at its highest level in over two months, recovering all its losses since the start of the Middle East conflict,
May 25, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The ever-inching prospect of a deal to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz paved the way for investors to put on
May 25, 2026
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May 24, 2026
Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
May 24, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.
May 24, 2026
The U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing for a potential mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz
May 24, 2026
The U.S. and Iran are close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil and
May 24, 2026
President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated.”
May 23, 2026
Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in Tehran on Saturday that the U.S. was not an honest
May 23, 2026
Major stock indexes rose and Treasury yields eased on Friday as investors weighed the likelihood of a near-term deal to
May 22, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “slight progress” has been made during talks with Iran
May 22, 2026
The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco
May 22, 2026
Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of
May 22, 2026
Oil prices climbed on Friday, as investors worried that the U.S. and Iran would be unable to reach a peace agreement that would allow shipping traffic to
May 22, 2026
European shares finished at their highest in over a month on Friday, led by technology stocks as risk sentiment got a lift on expectations
May 22, 2026
France has drafted a U.N.
May 22, 2026
The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done,
May 22, 2026
There is a "50-50 chance" of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that
May 22, 2026
NATO has to be good for all those involved, U.S.
May 22, 2026
Barclays is maintaining its 2026 average Brent crude oil price forecast at $100 a barrel though risks are skewing higher, the bank said in a note on Friday.
May 22, 2026
As prices for physical crude oil hit all-time highs of over $160 per barrel last month, analysts and traders alike rushed
May 22, 2026
The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,
May 21, 2026
Oil prices fell and stocks rose on Thursday as investors were optimistic about possible progress in peace talks over
May 21, 2026
Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months
May 21, 2026
A Chinese-operated container ship was among the few to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, data showed on Thursday, as uncertainty grows around reopening the
May 21, 2026
Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli
May 21, 2026
A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance
May 21, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV
May 20, 2026
Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran in an increasing show of defiance
May 20, 2026
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the beginning of a "systemic agrifood shock" that could trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to 12 months, the United
May 20, 2026
The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to Middle East crises and rising oil prices
May 20, 2026
The U.S. stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally
May 19, 2026
Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war
May 18, 2026
Vessels in trouble in the Strait of Hormuz call this small office in an English coastal city and the 18-person team then problem solves from thousands of miles away.
May 17, 2026
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
May 18, 2026
This tiny center in a UK seaside town is the first place vessels under attack in the Persian Gulf call
May 17, 2026
Trump returns from China with no Iran breakthrough — and a decision to make
May 16, 2026
‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home
May 16, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations
May 15, 2026
Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours
May 15, 2026
Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman
May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state
May 14, 2026
Iran has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding over Iranian management protocols for the waterway, the semi-
May 14, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister urged BRICS nations on Thursday to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States
May 14, 2026
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