Strait of Hormuz

Trump announces ‘most devastating economic operation’ against Iran

President Donald Trump said the United States would target Iran with “the most devastating economic operation ever conducted against any country,” threatening severe sanctions on any country that helps Tehran evade the restrictions.

20 August, 12:23 PM

NATO ready to respond as Iran weighs strikes on U.S. bases across Europe

NATO is ready to “respond to any threat” amid reports that Iran is considering attacks on U.S. military sites in Europe if tensions escalate again, an unnamed alliance official told CNN on Aug. 19.

19 August, 04:30 PM

Trump marks Strait of Hormuz as ‘new U.S. territory’ in unexplained map

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social on Aug. 18 labeling the Strait of Hormuz “New Territory of the United States.” He offered no explanation.

18 August, 06:22 PM

Iran threatens Gulf offensive after U.S. talks stall

Iran will adopt a “fully offensive” military posture if Tehran and Washington fail to reach a durable peace agreement, Reuters reported on Aug. 17.

18 August, 03:26 AM

Trump escalates Hormuz standoff with threat of military strikes on Oman

President Donald Trump threatened military strikes against Oman if the country tried to interfere with the U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

17 August, 04:17 PM

Hormuz remains closed as Tehran insists on U.S. accepting peace terms

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States changes its policy and accepts Tehran’s conditions for ending the war, Reuters reported on Aug. 11.

12 August, 03:38 AM

Brent and WTI rise as Hormuz uncertainty persists

Oil prices rose on Monday, Aug. 10, amid continued uncertainty over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran said the United States would have to meet several conditions even as Tehran and Oman entered the final stages of coordinating new maritime routes, Reuters reported.

10 August, 11:55 AM

Oil prices fall as Iran ceasefire talks fuel hopes of an end to the conflict

Oil prices extended losses after plunging over the previous two trading sessions, as easing geopolitical tensions and expectations of improving oil supply continued to weigh on the market on Aug. 5

5 August, 11:15 AM

Trump claims Strait of Hormuz could open by Aug. 4 as Iran denies holding any direct talks

Washington and Tehran are discussing the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Aug. 4, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on August 3.

4 August, 08:36 AM

Trump complains about “duplicitous” Iranian leadership

President Donald Trump called Iran’s leadership “unbelievably duplicitous” in how Tehran approaches the attempts to find a diplomatic pathway towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

4 August, 01:56 AM

Oil prices fall as crude flows through Strait of Hormuz increase

Oil prices fell as increased crude flows through key maritime chokepoints outweighed the lack of significant progress in U.S. Iran talks, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions, Reuters reported on July 31.

31 July, 10:37 AM

Oil prices fall despite escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf

Oil prices fell despite escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf as investors shifted their focus to crude supply flows through key regional shipping chokepoints, Reuters reported on July 30.

30 July, 11:16 AM

Iran rejects Oman’s proposal for joint Hormuz control

Iran rejected an Omani proposal for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz, dashing hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough, Reuters reported on July 29.

30 July, 03:45 AM

Oil prices tumble 4% as U.S.-Iran pause revives hopes for Hormuz shipping

Global oil prices tumbled about 4% on July 27 after the United States and Iran paused attacks against each other following two weeks of escalation.

27 July, 11:05 AM

Top U.S. commander urges halt to bombing campaign near Strait of Hormuz

Commander of the U.S. Military Central Command (CENTCOM) Admiral Brad Cooper recommended stopping the bombing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that it has reached the limit of its effectiveness, Axios, citing several sources close to the admiral’s position, reported on July 26.

27 July, 10:26 AM

Oil tanker explodes after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz

Pro-government Iranian media reported on July 26 that an oil tanker struck a mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

27 July, 12:29 AM

Trump pauses daily attacks on Iran as Oman pushes Strait of Hormuz deal

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. forces to halt new strikes on Iran on July 24, pausing a campaign of daily attacks that had lasted nearly two weeks, Axios reported.

26 July, 05:40 PM

Crude prices rise as U.S.-Iran conflict worsens and Houthi threats reroute tankers

Oil prices rose amid mounting concerns about further supply disruptions as the U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for the eleventh consecutive night and oil tankers turn away in the Red Sea following warnings from Houthi rebels, Reuters reported on July 22.

22 July, 12:51 PM

U.S. on verge of full-scale war with Iran following deaths of American troops

The death of more American troops in the Middle East after the collapse of a ceasefire has put the United States and Iran on the brink of full-scale war, The Washington Post reported on July 20.

20 July, 12:17 PM

U.S. reimposes naval blockade against ships transiting to or from Iranian ports

U.S. forces resumed the naval blockade against ships transiting to or from Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command (CENTOM) announced in a statement on July 15.

15 July, 08:16 AM

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