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The Latest Breaking News from Hormuz

Iran's Hormuz leverage wanes as US economic squeeze bites

Washington's economic offensive targets Iran after recent conflict and threats. New sanctions and naval blockades are severely impacting Iran's oil exports and currency access. Iranian insiders acknowledge the increasing difficulty of withstanding these unprecedented economic pressures. Officials hope these strains will lead to political consequences and regime change within Iran.…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns

Leon Panetta tells Guardian US is risking ‘forever war’ and says Pentagon ‘turmoil’ sending message of weakness

The Guardian - US · Sep 6

Iran says it hit a US ship in a week of renewed hostilities, and other Mideast news

Iran says it struck a U.S. military boat in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest exchange between the countries after a month of calm

The Independent UK · Sep 6

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Crude oil rally nears $100: Will geopolitical risks push prices higher?

Crude oil prices are nearing $100 per barrel, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. While physical supply remains intact, fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have added a risk premium. Hareesh V of Geojit Investments analyses whether these risks will push prices higher.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

South Korea considering Strait of Hormuz military deployment amid US pressure

Seoul says military deployment an option but ‘nothing decided’ yet

The Independent UK · Sep 4

South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure

Seoul reportedly seeking parliamentary approval to send military assets to Middle East but president’s office plays down claims

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes', Israel strikes southern Lebanon

President Donald Trump on Friday said the Iran war was "small potatoes" for the US, a day after Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn't describe the conflict as a war. In Lebanon, an Israeli strike killed two people in the south, state media reported. Read about the day’s events…

France 24 · Sep 4

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Oil set for steepest weekly gain since mid-July over intensifying US-Iran tensions

Oil prices are on the rise, driven by escalating supply risks in the Middle East. The renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have heightened fears regarding regional stability, resulting in violent confrontations. Concurrently, Russian President Putin is advocating for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Iran is actively adding…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Trump Says Oil Is Flowing Through Hormuz. Independent Trackers Show a Different Picture.

The Trump administration maintains that the U.S. Navy is assisting dozens of ships through the waterway at night and that many of those movements are not detected by commercial tracking services.

International Business Times · Sep 3

Oil Prices Surge Despite Trump's Proposal to Rename Hormuz Strait as Trump Strait and Claiming It Is Under US Control

US oil prices rose 1.3% despite Trump claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran and diverging data from ship-tracking service providers.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

Trump says US campaign against Iran will not continue for ‘too long’

United States President Donald Trump stated the renewed campaign against Iran will not continue for too long. US forces destroyed new Iranian equipment which was being built near the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes targeted defensive and offensive systems which Iran was rebuilding. This marks the heaviest exchange of fire…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

US and Iran exchange more airstrikes, fuelling fears of wider return to hostilities

Attacks on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and reprisals against US bases in Middle East quash hopes that flare-up last weekend was limited in nature

The Guardian - US · Sep 2

Iran says it will return to June ceasefire deal if US does the same

Iran's President Pezeshkian made the offer at the SCO summit in Bishkek hours after Iran and the US exchanged fire over the weekend. IRGC's demands for control of Hormuz and war compensation remain conditions Washington is unlikely to accept.

Euronews · Sep 1

Trump considering new strikes to stop Strait of Hormuz attacks as president threatens to ‘smack’ Tehran

The US and Iran have not held peace talks in weeks after an interim agreement collapsed

The Independent UK · Sep 1

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The Economic Times · Sep 1

Global Market Today: Asian bonds fall as geopolitical risks lift oil, yields

Brent crude extended gains in early Asian trading to over $91 a barrel after renewed fighting in the Middle East. The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month as American forces hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz and the Islamic Republic responded…

France 24 · Aug 31

Trump threatens to ‘hit Iran hard’ as strikes resume after month-long lull

President Donald Trump said Monday that the US would hit back against Iranian attacks on US targets in the Middle East, according to a Fox News reporter. The Iranian attacks were themselves a response to US strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first flare-up in a…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up

Washington says it acted after observing Iran was planning to deploy fresh mines in strait of Hormuz

International Business Times · Aug 31

Gulf States Built Their Energy Trade Around The Strait Of Hormuz. Now They're Spending Billions To Bypass It.

New port terminals, rail links and cross-border pipeline plans are emerging as Gulf economies absorb weaker exports, higher shipping costs and prolonged disruption to trade.

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 31

Trump says US will ‘hit Iran hard’ as hostilities resume – as it happened

Iran responded to an assault on its Larak Island by targeting US bases in Jordan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

Trump’s ‘economic D-day’ against Iran risks driving the stakes even higher

As with its approach to Hormuz, the US has mistaken applying pressure for an actual strategy. But Tehran has chips of its own to play, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy

Radio France Internationale · Aug 29

Trapped for 115 days, cargo ship captain recounts ordeal in Strait of Hormuz

In late January 2026, the Banglar Joyjatra, a Bangladeshi bulk carrier, entered the Persian Gulf on what should have been a routine commercial voyage before continuing to South Africa. Instead, Captain Mohammad Shafiqul Islam and his crew became trapped for 115 days as conflict engulfed the Strait of Hormuz. He…

Fortune · Aug 29

The Strait of Hormuz crisis threatened Asia's oil and gas lifeline. Here's how the region is rewriting its energy playbook

“Notwithstanding the rise of alternative and green technologies over the past decade, the global economy is still very reliant on oil and gas."

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Putin thinks Trump is ‘weakened’ by Iran war, says report

Capitalising on the Hormuz crisis to ramp up action in Ukraine will have consequences, Ratcliffe warns Putin in secret meeting

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Pipelines and ports: Iran war spurs Gulf infrastructure investment

Gulf nations are investing billions in infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Ports, pipelines, and railways are top priorities as trade routes face disruption. This strategic shift aims to future-proof economies against ongoing geopolitical challenges. New projects are emerging across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. These efforts seek to…

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Iran-US war latest: Tehran tells Trump ‘pressure on us won’t work’ after meeting US ally Qatar

Tehran said restoring dialogue with Trump was ‘not an impossible mission’

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