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US military says Hormuz remains open, 97% of ships cross safely despite Iran attacks

The US military claims that 97% of vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz safely. This follows recent incidents where Iranian projectiles targeted commercial vessels in the area. CENTCOM reported that US forces and regional partners are enhancing maritime security to ensure uninterrupted commerce. Additionally, Iran's economy is reportedly under…

The Economic Times · 7h ago

Iran unable to fund 'proxy militia'; lost $25b in oil exports to naval blockade: US

The United States has asserted that Iran faces significant financial challenges due to a naval blockade. This blockade has reportedly restricted Iran's import and export capabilities, particularly affecting oil. Additionally, the US claims that Iran has suffered substantial losses, estimated at $25 billion, due to this blockade. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary…

The Times of India · 21h ago

Iran broke? $25bn oil loss, $350m crypto frozen as militias send money back to IRGC

Iran is facing severe financial challenges as it loses $25 billion in oil revenue due to a US naval blockade. Additionally, $350 million in cryptocurrency has been frozen, exacerbating the economic pressure on the country. Reports indicate that Iran-aligned militia groups are withholding payments to support the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Iran's economy faces another blockade: Red tape and gridlock are clogging up land routes that bypass the U.S. Navy's Hormuz stranglehold

“Under these circumstances, there is little alternative but to find a way to restore and maintain the southern trade corridors.”

Fortune · Sep 20

US airman recounts Iran rescue in 60 Minutes segment branded propaganda

Critics say segment about airman’s rescue was made to boost public perception of Trump’s unpopular war

The Guardian - US · Sep 14

Shot down over Iran, hunted for 50 hrs: How US fighter survived behind enemy lines

A US Air Force officer survived nearly fifty hours in Iran after his jet was shot down. Over ninety American service members deployed for one of the most complex rescue operations. The officer, injured, hid in Iran's desert while Iranian forces searched for him. US forces used bombers and drones…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Trump forecasts oil below $2 a gallon after US ‘victory’ over Iran

President Trump forecasts oil prices will fall significantly after a US victory in the Iran conflict. He stated that gas prices could drop below two dollars per gallon. Iran's Parliament Speaker warned Washington against attacking its energy facilities. He asserted that American oil companies share exposure to Iranian assets. Both…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Iran Warns of 'More Painful' Retaliation After US Strikes Three Oil Tankers in Gulf, Raising Fears of Wider Escalation

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns of a stronger Iranian response after US forces hit three vessels, as renewed maritime confrontations test security across key Gulf shipping routes.

International Business Times UK · Sep 6

Iran-US war latest: Tehran vows to extend ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on tankers

Centcom denies Iran's claims of successful attack on a US military vessel as a ‘total lie’

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Iran slams US strikes on IRGC Oil Tankers in West Asia, calls it 'war crime'

Iran strongly condemned US strikes on Iranian commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, calling them a violation of the UN Charter and a “war crime”. Tehran warned Washington and its allies of consequences, after CENTCOM said it struck three Iranian crude carriers following alleged Iranian missile…

The Economic Times · Sep 6