Strait of Hormuz

Europe risks entering winter with lowest gas stocks in 15 years

Europe is entering the second half of 2026 with the lowest gas storage levels in at least 15 years, risking higher energy prices for businesses and households, the Financial Times reported on June 29.

30 June, 02:41 AM

U.S. will win either way against Iran – JD Vance

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington is prepared to pursue a new relationship with Iran if Tehran abandons its nuclear weapons ambitions, adding that the United States would prevail regardless because Iran's nuclear program had been "functionally destroyed on June 28.

28 June, 04:02 PM

New tanker strike in Strait of Hormuz raises pressure after U.S.-Iran memo

Another vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with a projectile hitting a tanker and damaging its bridge, Bloomberg reported.

27 June, 09:30 PM

Iran strikes Singapore-flagged civilian cargo ship in Hormuz Strait

A Singapore-flagged civilian cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, CBS News reported on June 26.

26 June, 08:19 AM

Oil prices plunge to four-month lows as Strait of Hormuz shipping resumes

Oil prices dropped by more than 1% to near four-month lows as signs emerged that more oil tankers could leave the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on June 24.

24 June, 01:30 PM

Oil prices fall as tanker traffic returns to the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices extended losses after falling in the previous session as markets focused on the resumption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S.-Iran peace talks, with Brent crude futures down 0.3% to $77.70 a barrel on June 22.

23 June, 12:55 PM

U.S., Iran open high-level talks in Switzerland as Hormuz dispute deepens

High-level talks between the United States and Iran began in Switzerland, with representatives of mediator states Qatar and Pakistan also taking part, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said.

21 June, 09:30 PM

Iran demands end to Hezbollah war, oil curbs before reopening Hormuz

Iran is demanding an end to Israel’s war against Hezbollah in Lebanon and the removal of all restrictions on its oil sales before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported, citing a source close to the negotiating team.

21 June, 06:52 PM

Oil prices fall as tankers resume transit through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell as expectations of increased crude supplies improved after oil tankers resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, Reuters reported on June 19.

19 June, 01:57 PM

Oil prices fall as markets assess U.S.-Iran agreement and Hormuz reopening

Oil prices declined on the morning of June 17 as traders evaluated details of a planned U.S.-Iran agreement and signs of tightening fuel inventories in the United States, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

17 June, 10:50 AM

Trump willing to soften on Ukraine if Europe helps with Hormuz — report

U.S. President Donald Trump extended an “olive branch” to Ukraine at the G7 summit in Evian, France, demanding European assistance with restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange, Politico reported on June 16.

17 June, 03:08 AM

Europe offers Iran sanctions relief for verifiable nuclear steps after U.S. deal

France, Britain, Germany and Italy are ready to lift sanctions on Iran in response to clear and verifiable steps by Tehran under its nuclear program.

15 June, 12:11 PM

Japan to end reliance on Strait of Hormuz for oil imports from July

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan will source all of its crude oil imports from suppliers outside the Strait of Hormuz starting in July, as the country seeks to reduce its exposure to geopolitical risks, Bloomberg reported on June 11.

11 June, 07:02 PM

Iran claims to close Strait of Hormuz and turn Middle East into an inferno

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed to all vessels following renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced, CNN wrote on June 11.

11 June, 08:55 AM

Trump vows Iran will ‘pay the price’ after U.S. Apache downing near Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had taken too long to negotiate a deal and “will have to pay the price.” He posted the statement on Truth Social on June 10.

10 June, 05:39 PM

Oil prices rebound after U.S. strikes on Iran

Oil prices rose on June 10, recovering some losses after falling to a seven-week low in the previous session, as markets reacted to fresh U.S. military strikes on Iran and data showing another sharp decline in U.S. crude inventories, Reuters reported.

10 June, 02:01 PM

U.S. Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, The New York Times reported, adding that it remains unclear whether the aircraft was brought down by Iran or suffered a mechanical failure on June 9.

9 June, 02:37 PM

U.S. will announce 'complete victory' over Iran within two weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States would announce a "complete victory" over Iran within the next two weeks, CNN reported on June 9.

9 June, 11:52 AM

Oil jumps as Iran-Israel clash raises fears of a prolonged Hormuz shutdown

Oil prices rose more than 4% amid signs of a new escalation in the Middle East conflict, Interfax reported.

8 June, 01:08 PM

U.S. downs four Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces shot down four Iranian attack drones over the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes on Iranian radar sites, U.S. Central Command said on June 6.

6 June, 02:50 PM

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