The Latest Breaking News from Hormuz

Pete Hegseth slammed for suggesting Europe should open the Strait of Hormuz, forgets how this mess began: ‘Get in a boat’

Washington's war is now Europe's fight according to the defense secretary.

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

Fresh attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping fuel fears over oil supplies

During its passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a ship was hit by a projectile, raising alarms about the stability of global energy supplies following a prior drone attack. In response, Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed its crucial East-West oil pipeline as a safety measure. The escalating conflict in the…

The Times of India · Sep 13

Houthis seize key Yemeni island in Bab el-Mandeb, taking control of the strait

Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control.

Euronews · Sep 11

US Iran war: Qatar says mediators make progress; Indian ship sinks in the Middle East

Mediators report progress in efforts to end the US-Iran war, which has driven oil prices lower. Qatar's Emir discussed de-escalation efforts with President Trump, stressing the importance of dialogue. Senior US officials expressed optimism about reopening the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes soon. However, shipping risks remain as a vessel…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

The week that was in international affairs: US-Iran ceasefire dead, Hormuz blockade back on; China flexes with missile test

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly wrap of international news. This week we are covering the slow crumbling of the US-Iran ceasefire, the reimposition of US naval blockade on Iran, protests in Ukraine over firing of the defence minister, China’s missile test in the South…

The Times of India · Jul 19

Iraq, Syria Revive Oil Pipeline Shut Since 2003 in Bid to Bypass Strait of Hormuz After Iran War Disrupts Exports

On Friday, Iraq and Syria agreed to revive a long-idled oil pipeline linking northern Iraq to Syria’s Mediterranean coast as Baghdad looks to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions caused by the recent U.S.-Iran conflict.

Benzinga · Jul 18

Civilian infrastructure hit as US and Iran escalate attacks across the Middle East

The United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The US military struck bridges and collapsed a tower at a key Iranian port, while Tehran targeted US-allied nations…

France 24 · Jul 17

After the 'Invincible Red Line' Hormuz, Iran Reportedly Prepares Red Sea Blockade as Trump Escalates Infrastructure Strike Threats

Iran has reportedly directed Yemen’s Houthi movement to prepare for the closure of the Red Sea oil route, a crucial global energy supply channel, in the event of a U.S. attack on Iranian power infrastructure.

Benzinga · Jul 16

Trump Abandons 20% Strait of Hormuz Fee, Says Gulf States Will Make 'Record' Investments in the US as CENTCOM Reaffirms Naval Blockade

President Donald Trump has abandoned the idea of imposing a 20% fee on all vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz after floating the idea on Monday, demanding compensation in exchange for safe passage through the waterway.

Benzinga · Jul 15

Trump’s time is running out to avoid a nightmare Strait of Hormuz scenario

Global oil flows remain stunted as stockpiles are depleted, and demand is set to rise again.

Fortune · Jul 12