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Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Hormuz Oil Flows Surpass Prewar Levels as US, Gulf Allies Step Up Coordination—Trump Claims ‘100% Control’ of the Strait

Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted a significant increase in the average daily oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz over the past week.

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Iran’s New Security Chief Mohsen Razaei Sets Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz: ‘Message Is Clear’

Iran’s newly appointed Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Razaei, warns that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. agrees to Iranian demands, including a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.

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Euro zone bond yields rise as oil climbs on Hormuz doubts

Bond yields in the Euro zone saw an uptick as oil prices surged, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on Iran. The chances for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz appear to have diminished. Investors are bracing for additional monetary tightening from the European Central Bank this year,…

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Iran-US war latest: US fires on ship for violating blockade as Trump again claims ‘total control’ over Hormuz

US leader reportedly hid in a catering truck to fend off an assassination threat after attending Nato summit last month

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Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic slumps to six vessels as US-Iran peace hopes fade

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased recently. This decline coincides with fading hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran. President Trump presented new demands for compensation and an end to sanctions. The Iranian demands were similar to a preliminary peace deal signed…

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US Stocks: Nasdaq ends down as expectations of Hormuz deal fade

The Nasdaq closed lower as investors worried about the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude oil prices jumped significantly amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Intel shares fell after the company announced plans for a large share sale. Traders are now less confident about a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Strong…

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Iran says Hormuz transit fee details not under discussion in Oman talks

Iran is not currently discussing details of possible transit fees with Oman as the two countries negotiate a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said. He said talks on the maritime mechanism remain ongoing, with the two sides discussing safe passage, environmental issues,…

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New Hormuz security mechanisms developed with Oman: Iran's Foreign Ministry, says US violations block safe waterway

Iran and Oman are developing new mechanisms to monitor shipping safety through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions between Tehran and Muscat are progressing smoothly and constructively on this matter. These mechanisms will cover shipping, environmental issues, maritime services, and crime combating. Iran states the Strait remains unsafe due to ongoing…

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Trump ‘semi-negotiating’ with Iran over Strait of Hormuz re-opening

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Analyst Warns Iran’s Push for ‘Concessions’ Puts Hormuz Agreement at Risk, Says Gas Prices Could Rise Again—Expects US Oil Reserves to Stay Above 275 Million Barrels

GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan has warned that Iran’s demands for concessions from the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz‘s reopening risk sending oil and gas prices climbing again as tensions continue between Washington and Tehran.

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Trump claims he’s ‘low-keying it’ with Iran after report he could walk away without nuclear deal

The president claims economic challenges will continue harming Iran, even if US negotiators have been unable to clinch a deal for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen

The Independent UK

No Direct US-Iran Talks Now. Middle East Peace Missives Take Back Channel Route

Tehran's top diplomat also said even if Iran strikes a deal with Oman to secure a trade route through the contentious Strait of Hormuz, that wouldn't ensure peace. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that IRGC's demands should be met by the Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

Trump foe vows he’s ‘prepared to support a bad deal’ to end war in Iran

Comments come as Wall Street Journal reports the president is privately considering abandoning nuclear goals

The Independent UK

Reliance Industries books supertanker at record $23-25 million freight to lift Iraqi crude

Reliance Industries paid a record sum to charter a supertanker for Iraqi crude oil. This reflects a limited vessel pool and soaring voyage costs in the Gulf. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains below average levels. Iraq offers steep discounts on its crude to attract buyers. Several refiners…

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Trump: Strait of Hormuz ‘sort of open’ and Iran war will end ‌soon

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Analyst Says Proposed Iran-Oman Deal May Have Just Dimmed Hopes for Lower Oil Prices, but National Average Gas Price Could Fall Below $4

GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said reports of a potential Iran-Oman agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with tolls are weighing on hopes for lower gasoline prices.

The Independent UK

A deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz nears – but Iran now holds all the cards

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: We should applaud any breakthrough that lessens the risk of a global recession, but this is no victory for Donald Trump and only highlights the folly of the president’s senseless war

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Brent crude tops $80 per barrel as Hormuz talks, tanker attacks keep supply risks high

Oil prices climbed as investors tracked Iran-Oman shipping talks and fresh attacks on Saudi oil tankers, raising supply concerns. Brent topped $80 a barrel while traders remained cautious over Strait of Hormuz developments and persistent geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets.

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The Independent UK

Fallout from war in Iran is leaving millions vulnerable to hunger

In Yemen, disruption of supplies through the Strait of Hormuz is compounding one of the world's worst humanitarian crises

The Economic Times

Iran's Acting Defence Minister says forces ready for any threat amid US tensions

Iran's defense minister stated the nation's armed forces are fully equipped for any threat. He asserted Iran's indigenous technology surpasses regional military hardware. US President Donald Trump issued new warnings of military action against Iran. Trump claimed discussions were ongoing for the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson…

The Times of India

'No fees or tolls': How the Iran-Oman deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz will work

A deal between Oman and Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz by directing inbound traffic through a route closer to Iran and outbound traffic through a route closer to Oman, according to a report. The development comes as Tehran said on Wednesday that the two countries had agreed on…

The Independent UK

Trump will sell a Hormuz deal as a success. It barely takes him back to where he started

IN FOCUS: The US and Iran have fought over the Strait for months, deepening a global economic crisis. Experts tell Alex Croft that Trump may end up accepting key Iranian demands just to end an unpopular war

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is ‘sort of open’ and predicts Tehran will seek peace soon

US president tells reporters in Oval Office: 'I don't think they [Iran] can go much longer'

The Economic Times

US-Iran-Oman near interim deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report

The United States is nearing an interim agreement with Iran and Oman. This deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore a ceasefire. The arrangement will govern maritime traffic through the strait for sixty days. Naval mines will be cleared from a key shipping lane within thirty days.…

The Economic Times

US-Iran talks: Rubio says progress made on Strait, nuclear deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed negotiations with Iran on two key objectives. These talks focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz for safe maritime navigation. The ultimate goal remains the complete denuclearization of Iran, which is a long-term objective. Mediated by Oman, progress has been made in these…

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