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The Latest Breaking News from Hormuz

Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz

Five months of U-turns and false boasts leave Donald Trump in worse position than when he started

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

First Thing: Trump flip-flops on Hormuz toll and threatens Iran’s civilian infrastructure

US president says power plants and bridges could be targeted, which would probably constitute war crimes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Trump Hails Military as 'Oil Is Flowing Like Never Before'—Data Shows 10% of Global Refining Capacity Is Offline

President Donald Trump declared that “Oil is flowing like never before” due to United States military efforts keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

Benzinga · Jul 15

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Indian seafarer missing after Oman vessel attack dead, family says

An Indian national is confirmed dead after an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Ten other Indian sailors aboard the ship were rescued following the incident. India lodged a strong protest with Iran over recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks have heightened concerns for merchant vessels…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Iran launches strikes on neighbours as Trump threatens to hit power plants

Tehran's attack comes as the US military carried out a fourth night of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump reinstated its blockade of Iranian shipping around the strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · Jul 15

Middle East war: Trump weighs 'devastating strikes'; Iran targets US bases in Middle East - key points

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States changes its course of action. This comes on the heels of the US conducting new strikes near the Strait and reinstating a naval blockade. Iran has also announced attacks on US bases in…

The Times of India · Jul 15

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports. He threatened to strike power plants and bridges next week unless negotiations resume. The US military also began fresh strikes to degrade Iranian capabilities used to attack shipping. Iran claims it closed the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities reignited…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

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War returns to West Asia, oil seesaws as Hormuz bleeds

The United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran. Iran retaliated by attacking US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain. Two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices pared gains after President Trump announced new trade deals. Global markets…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Trump Scraps Hormuz Toll After One Day, Admits He Doesn't 'Like the Concept of a Fee'

President Trump has reversed his decision to impose a 20% toll on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, opting for Gulf investment deals amidst escalating US-Iran tensions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 14

After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point

Iran is signaling potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait via its Houthi allies. This move risks disrupting global trade and vital energy supplies through the Red Sea. Houthi attacks on shipping have already forced major companies to reroute vessels. Analysts suggest Iran is widening the conflict and increasing pressure…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

'Will replace 20% Hormuz fee with ... ': Trump says strait open for all but Iran

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States would not proceed with its proposed 20 per cent toll on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He announced that instead that Middle Eastern countries would enter into trade and investment agreements with the United States.

The Times of India · Jul 14

Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: How Gulf countries are preparing for life without the waterway

IN DEPTH : The US and Iran continue tit-for-tat strikes over the vital shipping route while a fifth of the world’s oil supply remains at a standstill. But Gulf countries have been looking towards alternatives for a more independent future, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Hormuz is No Suez or Panama Canal, Says Global Shipping Giant, Slams Trump's 20% Toll as 'Fundamentally Wrong'

Shipping executives warned that President Donald Trump’s proposed 20% levy on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz could backfire by discouraging ship traffic and further reducing activity on the crucial trade route.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Trump withdraws Hormuz tolls threat but says US will continue to blockade Iran

US hits targets in port cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas while Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

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The Independent UK · Jul 14

Dubai planning new port to bypass Iran in Strait of Hormuz

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The Economic Times · Jul 14

India condemns Hormuz attacks, summons Iranian envoy after sailor's death

India summoned Iran's Deputy Chief of Mission to protest missile attacks on two merchant vessels. One Indian national died and ten others sustained injuries during the Strait of Hormuz transit. The UAE Ministry of Defence reported Iranian cruise missiles struck the vessels within Omani waters. Iran's IRGC claimed disabling tankers…

Bangkok Post · Jul 14

US-Iran strikes: latest developments

DUBAI - The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran as President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports and proposed that all ships pay a fee to the United States to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Here are the latest developments:

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Dubai to build new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz as Iran continues attacks on ships

The UAE has been the hardest-hit by Iranian retaliatory strikes and seeks to protect itself from further hostilities

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The Economic Times · Jul 14

Oil traders call Trump's Hormuz bluff at their peril

Iran and the U.S. have announced rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz. This action cripples an already fragile ceasefire deal between the two nations. Global oil reserves have been significantly depleted after a recent conflict. This leaves the energy market with a smaller margin for error. Investors may be…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Trump’s Hormuz demand implies fee of $30 million per supertanker

Shipping industry representatives expressed surprise and skepticism regarding the announcement. Iran's foreign minister acknowledged compensation for safe passage but found the percentage high.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz may demand more than US airstrikes

President Trump seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict with Iran. Securing this vital waterway may require tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil. Increased U.S. naval presence also carries risks of higher service member losses. Iran's threats alone can deter commercial vessels from using…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Iran's tankers take secret route through Hormuz to dodge US sanctions

Iran secretly moved oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz before US threats. US strikes followed an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship. Iran retaliated against US allies, striking UAE oil tankers and killing an Indian sailor. The US announced a reinstated naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal…

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14

US Fifth Fleet targeted in Bahrain, says Iran, in latest exchange of strikes – as it happened

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The Economic Times · Jul 14

Iran's IRGC claims to shoot down US MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC claimed to shoot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions. This follows US President Donald Trump announcing a naval blockade against Iran and launching extensive military strikes, which US forces claim have severely degraded Tehran's military infrastructure and drone capabilities.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

'Hormuz blockade only for Iran and anybody doing business with them': Trump

In a bold move, US forces are set to re-establish a naval blockade in the vital Strait of Hormuz, specifically aimed at Iranian operations. This initiative is designed to significantly diminish Iran's military power and secure the essential shipping route. Current military engagements from the US have already dealt a…

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