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31
Oct

CENTCOM Commander Says Strait of Hormuz Flowing Again as Iran’s Oil Exports Fall to Zero

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The United States military says commercial shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has significantly recovered, while Iran’s oil exports have been brought to a standstill under Washington’s ongoing maritime blockade. US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper says American forces have helped restore the movement of commercial vessels through the critical waterway, […]

30
Oct

Tanker Struck by Limpet Mines in Strait of Hormuz as Maritime Security Tensions Escalate

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A Panama-flagged oil tanker has been struck by two explosive devices attached to its hull in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire in its engine room and raising fresh concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. According to maritime security sources cited by Reuters, the […]

Oil Prices Rise More Than $1 as Houthi Attacks Fuel Supply Concerns
22
Oct

Oil Prices Rise More Than $1 as Houthi Attacks Fuel Supply Concerns

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Global oil prices climbed by more than $1 a barrel as reported Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia heightened concerns about escalating regional conflict and potential disruptions to Middle East oil supplies. Oil prices rose on Thursday as renewed concerns over regional security in the Middle East raised fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies. […]

15
Oct

Two Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz After Projectile Strikes as Maritime Attacks Surge

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Two ships have sunk near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after being struck by projectiles, according to a Reuters report published on October 14, 2026. The incidents come amid a surge in attacks on commercial shipping, raising fresh concerns about maritime security and the safety of vessels navigating one of the world’s most critical […]

Oil Nears $100 As Fresh Middle East Strikes Raise Supply Risks 
09
Sep

Oil Nears $100 As Fresh Middle East Strikes Raise Supply Risks 

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Brent Crude Approaches Key $100 Threshold as Escalating Regional Conflict Threatens Energy Supplies Oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel, with renewed military attacks across the Middle East raising fears of further disruption to regional energy supplies and shipping routes. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $99.22 a barrel by 0614 GMT on Wednesday, […]

20
Aug

Trump says Hormuz Open as Reports Point to Weaker Iran Control

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U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating, but new shipping data indicates that traffic through the strategic waterway remains severely restricted amid the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Trump said earlier this week that the U.S. naval blockade remained in force and that mines in the […]

19
Aug

Trump Says No Talks Planned With Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut

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U.S. President Donald Trump has said there are currently no talks taking place with Iran and none are scheduled, signaling a setback for diplomatic efforts to end the escalating conflict between Washington and Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, maintains that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping until its demands are addressed. Dispute Over […]

11
Aug

Gulf Shipping Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Drops to Six Vessels Amid Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

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Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply to just six vessels on Monday, well below the recent 10-day average of around 11 ships and far below the pre-conflict norm of 130–140 daily transits, according to ship-tracking data reported by media outlet. The decline highlights growing disruption in one of the world’s most […]

13
Jul

Trump Says U.S. Will Act as ‘Guardian’ of the Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will become the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington should take control of the strategic waterway and be compensated by allied nations for ensuring its security as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. Speaking during a television interview on Monday, Trump argued that […]

08
Jul

U.S. and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Trump Seeks NATO Unity Amid Escalating Middle East Crisis

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The fragile truce between the United States and Iran has come under renewed strain after both countries launched fresh military strikes, while U.S. President Donald Trump met NATO leaders in Ankara seeking greater allied support as tensions across the Middle East intensified. The latest escalation follows Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of […]

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