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Oil prices soar 10% as tanker traffic halts near the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran attacks while IRGC warns against passage. 'Our ships will stay put'

Hundreds of tankers carrying oil and liquid natural gas have dropped anchor or remain stationary near the Strait of Hormuz.

Fortune

Middle East crisis: Oil tanker hit near Oman in Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian retaliation; 15 Indian nationals evacuated

An oil tanker, the Skylight, was attacked off Oman's coast, injuring four crew members and prompting an evacuation. This incident follows Iran's warning to close the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Shipping giants are suspending transit, and insurers are withdrawing cover, raising fears of severe global…

The Times of India

First oil tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz according to Oman

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Musandam in the Strait of Hormuz. Four people were injured and all 20 crew members were evacuated, according to Oman's Maritime Security Centre.

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Iran closes key Strait of Hormuz shipping route after ayatollah threatens to sink US warships

The strategic waterway has not been shut since the 1980s. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with the US

The Independent UK

Iran temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held latest round of indirect talks with US

Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States in Geneva over its disputed nuclear program

The Independent UK

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran plans military drill while tensions are high with US

Iran plans a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping lane

The Independent UK

Iranian navy seizes 'foreign' oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

Authorities detained 16 foreign crew members but did not reveal their nationalities or the tanker's flag, Tehran-run state media reported.

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Fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire calms oil markets

Oil prices tumbled more after Iran struck US military base in Qatar, a sign Strait of Hormuz would stay open for now.

Al Jazeera

Ceasefire between Israel and Iran already being tested as markets bet it will stave off ‘stagflationary shock’

The rapidly unfolding events whipsawed world markets that briefly appeared to have avoided an oil shock and the uncertainty of a wider Middle East conflict.

Fortune

US-Iran War A 'Nuclear-Grade Bull Catalyst' For Bitcoin, Says Analyst, Even As Odds That Strait Of Hormuz Will Be Blocked Dips

Cryptocurrency analyst and author Adam Livingston argued Sunday that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could serve as a “nuclear-grade bull catalyst” for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

Benzinga

The dollar sees a rebound after US strikes Iran, but can it continue?

The greenback may rise further if Iran decides to block the Strait of Hormuz, while the value of safe-haven alternatives like the euro and the yen are predicted to slide.

Euronews

Military Bases Or Vital Waterway: Iran Weighs Response To US Strikes

Iran has vowed to retaliate for US air strikes on its nuclear facilities, and has two main options: attacking American forces in the region, and closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

Oil At $110? Goldman Flags Major Risk If Iran Disrupts Strait Of Hormuz Shipping

Fears of a major oil supply shock are mounting as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for nearly 20% of global crude shipments, with Wall Street racing to assess the potential price impact after the U.S. struck Iran over the weekend.

Benzinga

Strait of Hormuz Explained: The Key to Global Energy Security

The Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of global oil daily, but Iran's threats to close it amid 2025 tensions could push prices to £80 ($100) per barrel. Learn why this waterway is critical and what's at stake.

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The Independent UK

Oil prices soar after US attacks on Iran nuclear sites – why they could go higher

Some analysts fear oil prices could hit 100 US dollars (£74.43) a barrel if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

Benzinga

Iran Threatens Strait Of Hormuz After US Bombs Its Nuclear Sites: Shipping Traffic Plunges

As tensions continue to mount in the Middle East, maritime data from the region comprising key global shipping chokepoints is flashing red.

Evening Standard

Oil prices jump after US attacks Iran nuclear sites

Some experts have warned that the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway could see oil prices hit 100 US dollars (£74.43) a barrel.

International Business Times UK

Global Oil Markets on Edge as Iran Threatens to Block Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating War with Israel

Iranian officials allegedly plan to close the Strait of Hormuz. Can Donald Trump help prevent this?

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Euronews

Israel-Iran crisis: How vital is the Strait of Hormuz for oil market?

Tensions between Israel and Iran have raised fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and LNG. Experts warn that even the threat of closure could rattle markets and push energy prices sharply higher.

Euronews

What’s at stake for Europe if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked?

Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, but what would that mean for Europe and what is at stake if it happens?

Al Jazeera

Oil markets are spooked as Iran-Israel tensions escalate

Israel’s strike on Iran, and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation fuel fears of Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions.

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British Military Warns Of Possible Vessel Boarding Near Strait Of Hormuz

British military warns of potential boarding incident near Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-West tensions in Gulf of Oman.

Al Jazeera

How will Iran populate the Strait of Hormuz islands the UAE also claims?

Iran wants to cement its hold over the islands in the strategic waterway where tankers and warships cross.

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