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Biological 'superspreader' event could be imminent as more than 1,000 ships idle in the Strait of Hormuz, scientists warn

The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz may pose significant biosecurity hazards as well as economic impacts, with potentially devastating consequences for global ecosystems and human health.

LiveScience

Iran-US war latest: Trump resumes ‘heavy waves of strikes’ on Iran after vowing to avenge surprise missile attack

Iran targeted US bases in Jordan and claims to have struck three tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

'No plans to negotiate with US': Iran dismisses Trump's claims, says Washington 'pleaded for end of conflict'

In a firm stance, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has made it clear that there are no intentions to negotiate with the United States. Instead, the focus remains on fruitful discussions with Oman. He warned that any European naval ships entering the Strait of Hormuz would be treated as legitimate targets.…

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Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions

Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat. The plan aims to provide a framework for restoring stable shipping through the strait…

France 24

Why is Oman proposing a new plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz?

Oman has proposed a regional management plan for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan suggests voluntary fees to cover operational costs and services. Iran previously sought to control the strait and charge transit fees. The United States also considered charging for passage through the waterway. International law generally prohibits charging…

The Economic Times

Iran, Oman Reportedly Work Out Hormuz Deal as Trump Sees 'Very Friendly Negotiations' On Ending the War: 'Good Chance…Something Could Happen'

A pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities has sped up diplomatic efforts to secure a temporary agreement to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a major flashpoint in the conflict.

Benzinga

Iran will never reach understanding with US, deputy parliament speaker says

Iran's Deputy Parliament Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei stated no understanding with America is possible. He emphasized the Strait of Hormuz as a significant source of Iranian power. Babaei reiterated strong support for regional resistance movements and their strength. He also issued a stern warning to Ukraine regarding actions in the…

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Global Petrol Prices Soar as Strait of Hormuz Shipping Drops to Three-Week Low Following Iran Blockade

Global petrol prices rise as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt shipping routes, affecting energy supplies. Diplomatic efforts continue amid regional instability and military stand-offs.

International Business Times UK

India's engineering exports climb 21% to $11.48 bn as China demand surges 74%

India's engineering exports rose 21% year-on-year to $11.48 billion in June, supported by strong demand from China, the US, Germany and Oman despite shipping disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. Engineering exports grew 18.09% in the April-June quarter, helping support India's merchandise exports amid rising logistics costs.

The Economic Times

Oil prices fall amid pause in US strikes on Iran to give 'space' for diplomacy

Oil prices fell on Monday amid a pause in strikes between the US and Iran, boosting hopes for a return to a ceasefire and new talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The United States held fire over the weekend after 13 days of attacks on Iran, with Washington's UN…

France 24

Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Media

An oil tanker reportedly exploded after deviating from Iran's designated shipping route. This incident occurred amid ongoing diplomatic progress between Iran and Oman. Regional sources indicated that US bombings in the area were intentionally paused. Military leaders cautioned against a broader campaign due to depleting missile interceptors. Iranian forces had…

The Economic Times

Trump has no remaining levers to pull as oil hovers near the $100 ‘psychological’ threshold

Depleted emergency oil reserves create a dangerous game if the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea are effectively shuttered.

Fortune

US strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate

Bahrain activated sirens amid escalating U.S. and Iran strikes over the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted Saudi oil tankers, potentially widening the conflict. International oil prices surged past one hundred dollars a barrel due to these disruptions. The Houthis also threatened to shut down the Bab el-Mandeb Strait…

The Economic Times

Rand Paul Warns US Is 'Worse Off' Nearly Five Months Into Iran War As Hormuz Snags Spike Energy Prices: 'By Any Objective Measure…'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said the United States is "worse off" nearly five months after President Donald Trump launched the Iran war, pointing to an increasingly militarized Strait of Hormuz, rising energy prices and the failure to convert battlefield gains into a lasting agreement.

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The Independent UK

Mideast oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz

France 24

UN chief says Middle East conflict is at the 'edge of the imaginable'

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed the region to the "edge of the unimaginable", UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Thursday, as Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea threatened to escalate the conflict further. President Donald Trump said the US would hold Iran responsible for these…

The Economic Times

Oil prices rise to six-week high as US-Iran tensions escalate

Oil prices climbed to a six-week high on Thursday. This surge followed new United States strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported an oil tanker caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis also threatened vessels carrying Saudi oil in the Red Sea. These events threaten…

International Business Times UK

'We Don't Need the Hormuz Strait': Trump Claims US and Venezuela Now Control 62% of World's Oil Market

President Trump declares U.S. independence from the Strait of Hormuz, citing control over 62% of the world's oil market with Venezuela. Tensions rise as U.S. military actions continue against Iran.

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US-Iran strikes: latest developments

DUBAI - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday pledged to stage tit-for-tat bomb attacks on Iranian civil infrastructure every time Tehran fired at ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Trump threatens to bomb Tehran back for every Iranian attack in Hormuz

The US president said Washington would destroy one piece of civilian infrastructure — including sites near Tehran — each time Iran fires on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war entered its 11th consecutive day of US strikes.

The Economic Times

US will destroy ‘one bridge or power plant’ for every attack on ships in Strait of Hormuz, warns Trump

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He threatened to destroy one bridge or power plant for any Iranian attack. This applies to any ship targeted by missiles, rockets, or drones. Potential targets could include infrastructure near the Iranian capital, Tehran. The United…

The Independent UK

Trump vows to bomb ‘one bridge or power plant’ for each Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

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The Economic Times

Trouble is brewing at Middle East's two key chokepoints

Shipping disruptions are emerging in key Middle East oil transit routes. Concerns are rising as vessels alter voyages due to security risks. The Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea are experiencing reduced vessel traffic. Houthi rebels have threatened a full blockade on Saudi Arabian ports. Despite risks, Saudi oil exports…

The Economic Times

US, Iran intensify attacks as diplomacy struggles to revive truce

Diplomatic efforts to revive the collapsed US-Iran interim agreement are gathering pace. Shipping disruptions are deepening as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked. The United States carried out fresh airstrikes on Iranian military targets. Iran attacked a tanker in the strait, claiming responsibility for other strikes. The conflict has…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to attack nuclear site as Hegseth reveals staggering cost of war

Trump says US forces will target heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain area 'very heavily'

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