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The Latest Breaking News from Strait of Hormuz

2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of conducting drone strikes on two oil tankers navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, activists delivered crucial aid to Palestinians facing aggression from Israeli settlers in the West Bank. In a separate conflict, Yemen's military thwarted Houthi incursions, and a drone was successfully…

The Economic Times

2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East

The United Arab Emirates is blaming Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company as they sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Friday the attacks represented acts of piracy

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s agreement with Tehran expires today as $30k bounty placed on US soldiers

Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

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Iran Slams Hormuz Stakeholders Over Oil Pollution as IEA Warns of 4% Global Supply Drop: ‘Who Bears Responsibility…’

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has expressed concerns over the environmental degradation in the Strait of Hormuz amid the recent oil spill in the region

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Trump Says US Has ‘Total Control’ of Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s PGSA Says Waterway Remains 'Blocked'

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) pushed back against President Donald Trump‘s claims that the U.S. was in control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the waterway remains closed.

Benzinga

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

Iran and the United States remain divided over ending the Gulf war permanently. Talks to revive an interim deal agreed in June have seen no progress. New attacks on shipping in the region have further dampened hopes for resolution. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway, remains a point of…

The Economic Times

Trump hails 'wall of steel' blockade, says US will keep control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran maintains it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to the US war launched by Trump on 28 February.

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Trump says US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz, calls naval blockade a 'wall of steel'

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post, calling the American naval blockade a "Wall of Steel" and declaring Iran's military "decimated."

The Economic Times

Iran wants a mafia-style ‘protection’ toll on the Strait of Hormuz, but the eye-popping $20 billion per year haul is a pipe dream

Details of any tolling or voluntary fee system are unlikely to be finalized in any potential interim deal, further delaying a permanent peace solution.

Fortune

Iran to Wait Out Trump's Presidency Until 2029? Strait of Hormuz Standoff Sends Oil Above $84

Oil prices rose sharply this week as Iran does not plan to negotiate with US President Donald Trump until he remains in office, which is until 20 January 2029.

International Business Times UK

John Bolton Warns 'It’s a Mistake to Walk Away' From Iran War: Cannot Reward Tehran With 'Hegemony' Over Hormuz Strait

Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton warned President Donald Trump against easing pressure on Iran, arguing that the U.S. should capitalize on damage inflicted on Tehran rather than allow it to gain political leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.

Benzinga

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

The Independent UK

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…

The Economic Times

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

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Iran's supreme leader appoints Guards general as military head

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed Revolutionary Guards General Ali Abdollahi to the top post of the country's armed forces on Monday, while also confirming a new commander of the Guards. Earlier, Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US met certain demands made by Tehran.…

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

Iran Links Hormuz Reopening to US Meeting Its Demands: Dow Futures Fall 127 Points, Brent Above $84

Iran said an agreement with Oman on new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz is in its "final stages," but Tehran reiterated that the strategic waterway will not reopen unless the U.S. meets several conditions.

The Economic Times

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands

Iran says a deal with Oman on new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, but reopening the strategic waterway depends on U.S. concessions, including compensation, sanctions relief and an end to military threats. The developments come amid heightened regional tensions and attacks on shipping.

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Iran Reportedly Refutes Direct Negotiations With US Over Strait Of Hormuz Despite Washington’s Assertion That Deal Is Near

Iran on Sunday reportedly denied engaging in direct discussions with the United States regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid U.S. assertions that a deal is nearing completion.

International Business Times

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.

The Economic Times

US Iran war: Trump may ditch nuclear deal plan if Tehran reopens Hormuz

US President Trump seeks an exit from the Iran war as the conflict continues to escalate. The administration may set aside the nuclear issue for Strait of Hormuz reopening. Iran has set new conditions for reopening the strategic waterway, demanding US behavior correction. Financial demands and sanctions remain significant hurdles…

The Independent UK

Iran issues ultimatum to US over Strait of Hormuz

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France 24

Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan as Trump board head calls it 'only way forward'

A US-backed plan for Gaza remains the “only way forward” to prevent a repeat of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, a senior official overseeing the proposal said Sunday. The comments came after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the 15-point plan for Gaza and stressed that the Israeli military would not…

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Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman close, but strait reopening hinges on US concessions

Iran and Oman are nearing a deal for a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is seen as vital for ending the ongoing war and resuming normal oil traffic. However, Iran insists on further conditions, including U.S. compensation and an end to threats. The United Arab…

The Economic Times

US working to establish safe shipping route through Strait of Hormuz, Vance says 'we don't trust' Iran

US-Iran war news: The United States is pushing for secure passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman are in talks to establish a temporary shipping lane for oil transport. However, the U.S. remains doubtful about Iran's commitments to maritime safety. Both countries aim for…

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