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The Latest Breaking News from Strait of Hormuz

Iran Oil Blockade: Donald Trump Vows Military Action at 'Level Never Seen Before'

Donald Trump has warned Iran that failure to remove any mines potentially placed in the Strait of Hormuz could prompt unprecedented military consequences, after reports that Iran may have begun laying mines in the crucial waterway through which about 20%t of the world's oil supply passes daily.

International Business Times UK

Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge

Governments are working on plans to unblock vital oil chokepoint the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Trump’s plan in Iran is not ‘regime change’ but ‘endless war,’ senior Democrat says after intelligence briefing

'Incoherent' aims and 'unforgiveable' lack of foresight mean Trump administration has 'no plans' on how to re-open Strait of Hormuz or exit war

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Middle East crisis: Iran confirms strike on Thai vessel in Strait of Hormuz; 3 crew members missing

Iran claimed responsibility for the strike on a Thai ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said that they fired at the Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree bulk vessel in the strait, Reuters reported, quoting the Iranian news agency, Tasnim.

The Times of India

Cargo ship struck by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz evacuated

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The Independent UK

Three cargo ships hit in Strait of Hormuz after US destroys 16 minelayers

The Strait of Hormuz has been all but closed by Iran after the US and Israel launched an attack at the end of February

The Independent UK

US says it destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels as Tehran threatens to block oil exports

Washington says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran threatened to not allow oil to pass through the waterway, through which a fifth of the world’s crude flows. Israel and Iran have also launched fresh attacks early on Wednesday, as the war enters…

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Confirmed, deleted, then clarified: US shifts stance on navy 'escorting' oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

A US Energy Secretary's claim of escorting an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz was swiftly deleted and corrected by the White House, stating no such escort occurred. This caused market jitters, with oil prices fluctuating. Iran's Revolutionary Guards also refuted the assertion, calling it false. The Strait remains…

The Times of India

Watch: US destroys multiple Iranian minelayers in Strait of Hormuz

US forces have destroyed multiple Iranian vessels suspected of laying naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. President Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran, demanding immediate removal of any deployed mines or facing unprecedented military consequences. This action follows intelligence reports suggesting Iran's…

The Times of India

Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East has no idea how or when war with Iran will end: ‘I don’t know’

President Donald Trump said the war in Iran was ‘very complete’ a day before the U.S. sunk 16 Iranian mine-laying ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

US sinks 16 Iranian mine-laying ships after Trump ramps up threats over Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway bordered in the north by Iran that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supply

The Independent UK

Iran lays mines in Strait of Hormuz sparking furious response by Trump

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The Independent UK

Trump Warns US Will Retaliate Against Iran '20 Times Harder' If It Halts Oil Flow Through Hormuz Route

President Trump warns that any attempt by Iran to halt oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz will trigger a US retaliation '20 times harder,' raising global concerns over oil markets and energy security.

International Business Times UK

'Don't get eliminated yourself': Iran warns Donald Trump, slaps down 'empty' threats

Iran's security official warned President Trump to be careful after the US leader threatened harsher retaliation for any Strait of Hormuz disruption. Tehran continues regional attacks, with missile and drone strikes hitting Dubai, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Iran's parliament speaker indicated no ceasefire is sought, emphasizing retaliation against aggressors.…

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International Business Times UK

Is Crude Oil Price Going Down Soon Amidst Iran Conflict? Trump Declares 'War Is Almost Over'

Oil prices surged amid Iran conflict fears but fell after Donald Trump said the war could end soon, easing concerns about supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Donald Trump urges tankers to ‘show some guts’ in Strait of Hormuz as oil prices surge

President Trump urged tanker crews navigating the Strait of Hormuz to "show some guts," asserting that Iran's naval capabilities have been significantly diminished. He stated there is "nothing to be afraid of" as global oil prices surged over $100 per barrel due to fears of supply disruptions.

The Independent UK

Iran war ‘could bring down global economy’ after warning oil could reach $150 a barrel

The bombing of Iranian oil depots, retaliatory strikes across the Gulf and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is hiking prices, prompting warnings oil could reach $150 a barrel and a gas shortfall in Britain

International Business Times UK

'If They Rise, They Rise' — Trump Shrugs Off Surging Pump Prices as Qatar's Energy Minister Warns Oil Could Hit $150 a Barrel

As the US-Iran conflict intensifies, oil prices are skyrocketing, with potential global economic impacts. Discover how the Strait of Hormuz tensions are affecting energy markets.

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As Analysts Call for Brent Crude to Hit $120, Here Are the 3 Top-Rated Oil Stocks to Buy Now

J.P. Morgan believes a prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption could push Brent to $120 to $130. Diamondback, Sunoco LP, and Viper Energy sit among Wall Street’s highest‑rated ways to ride that risk premium.

The Independent UK

US offers India 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

Indian refiners, whose supplies were stuck in the Gulf, have started buying Russian oil

The Guardian - UK

European stock markets rally after report of ‘secret outreach’ by Iran to try to end war

UK’s FTSE 100 up by more than 50 points, while pan-European Stoxx 600 share index rises 1.2%

The Guardian - AU

US submarine sank Iranian warship, Hegseth says – as it happened

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The Times of India

'We've just begun': US says it has bombed over 2,000 targets in Iran - top developments

Israel and the United States have launched a major joint operation against Iran. The campaign involves extensive strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities. Iran has retaliated, hitting US diplomatic sites and energy infrastructure across the region. The conflict has spread, causing casualties and displacement. Global energy prices are rising…

The Times of India

‘Free flow of energy’: Donald Trump orders US Navy to escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz

President Trump has ordered the US Navy to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if needed and directed a federal agency to offer political risk insurance for maritime trade in the Gulf. This immediate action aims to guarantee the uninterrupted global energy supply amidst escalating Middle East tensions.

International Business Times UK

Iran Fires on the One Port Designed to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz, and Oil Markets Are Already Reacting

The recent attack on Fujairah's oil facilities highlights the escalating tensions in the Gulf, impacting global oil supply and prices.

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