The Latest Breaking News from Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims it struck a US vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. US military dismisses it as a ‘total lie’

This comes a day after US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers.

We Got This Covered · Sep 6

Iran Warns of 'More Painful' Retaliation After US Strikes Three Oil Tankers in Gulf, Raising Fears of Wider Escalation

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns of a stronger Iranian response after US forces hit three vessels, as renewed maritime confrontations test security across key Gulf shipping routes.

International Business Times UK · Sep 6

Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf, top security official says

Iran's top security official has announced that the country will be establishing a new restricted zone in the Persian Gulf. This move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, raising concerns about potential disruptions to vital shipping lanes and international maritime traffic. The exact details and implications of this new…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

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

Photos show daily life in Iran on the beach along the Strait of Hormuz

As global attention focuses on the Strait of Hormuz, some Iranians are able to see its waters as a haven. A child plays with a toy on the beach in Kuhestak, a community shaken by a deadly attack on a wedding during U.S. bombardment.

The Independent UK · Sep 5

Iran says it attacked US-linked vessels and tankers as Hormuz clashes intensify

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that it targeted three oil tankers and three US-affiliated vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as the cycle of violence spirals after the US military struck three Iranian oil tankers earlier on Saturday, in response to Iran targetting the US navy on Friday.

Euronews · Sep 5

Iran-US war latest: Vance says ‘sometimes things happen’ after US accused of killing five in wedding strike

Vice president rejects characterisation of Iran conflict as a ‘war’ and claims that major combat operations only lasted ‘about six weeks’

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Iran hits US military targets in the region as Washington probes deadly wedding strike

Oil prices again spiked this week after a few weeks of relative stability following the renewed fighting as Iran continues to maintain a stranglehold over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, responsible for roughly 20% of global oil shipping.

Euronews · 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

Oil Price Today (September 4): Crude oil at $96, set for a 7% weekly surge as Iran, US exchange attacks. What’s next?

The latest US attacks, which killed and wounded dozens of people, including Iranian civilians, have resulted in the most intense clashes between the two countries since July. The conflict, which began with US-Israeli strikes at the end of February, has now entered its seventh month.

The Economic Times · Sep 4