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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to ‘take over’ Iran if Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz in profanity filled tirade: report

Israel’s assault into Lebanon is reportedly viewed by Trump’s advisers as an effort to sabotage ceasefire talks

The Independent UK

'Your Civilization Will Die': Trump Threatens Iran and Demands US Tolls on Waterway Moving 20% of Global Oil

Trump's latest Truth Social post turns the Strait of Hormuz into a political pressure point, with tolls, ceasefire terms and oil flows all in play.

International Business Times UK

Oil keeps flowing through Hormuz despite Iran saying it’s shut

Despite Iran's claims of closing the Strait of Hormuz, millions of barrels of oil continued to flow through the vital waterway over the weekend. Ship-tracking data reveals several supertankers successfully navigated the channel, particularly along Oman's coast, a route the US military asserts it can defend. This development comes as…

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Iran ties Hormuz reopening and US peace talks to curbing Israel in Lebanon

Iranian officials said developments in Lebanon would dominate talks with US representatives in Switzerland. Other issues expected to feature in the discussions include access to frozen Iranian assets and the future of Iranian oil exports. "The Zionist regime continues to violate its commitment in Lebanon, this issue will be the…

The Times of India

The Oil Trade May Not Be Over: 3 Energy Stocks to Watch

Oil markets may remain tight through summer despite the Strait of Hormuz reopening, positioning XOM, COP, and VLO for windfall profits and accelerated capital returns.

MarketBeat

Middle East Peace Talks Underway In Swiss Ski Resort As Hormuz Remains Shut

Iran's point of contention is that talks are unacceptable as the initial framework involving a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon has been violated by Israel. The US has failed to uphold its commitments regarding the ceasefire, and hence the closure of the Strait of Hormuz blockade had to be resorted…

International Business Times

Indian refiners increase Russian and UAE oil imports ahead of Hormuz recovery

India's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imports. This shift represents a calculated diversification strategy, influenced by attractive discounts and apprehensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Venezuela is stepping into a crucial role, while the…

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Middle East live: Trump threatens fresh strikes on Iran if Hezbollah keeps ‘causing trouble’

US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened fresh strikes on Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble" as peace talks between US and Iranian delegations got under way in Switzerland. The talks opened after Iran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to…

France 24

Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlight

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to kickstart crucial nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile interim deal. The negotiations, however, face immediate hurdles with escalating conflict in Lebanon and Iran's controversial closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite these challenges, US and Iranian negotiators are…

The Economic Times

US, Iran negotiators add 'emergency session' on Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Switzerland meet

Peace talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland have been urgently expanded to include the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, marking a significant shift in US strategy. The Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention, with Iran claiming control amid Israeli strikes on Lebanon, a claim the US denies. Mediators from…

The Economic Times

US Centcom says Iran does not control Hormuz after Tehran closes strait over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, citing violations of a ceasefire. However, the US Central Command disputes Iran's control over the vital waterway, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted maritime traffic. US forces are closely monitoring the situation to safeguard commercial shipping and…

The Economic Times

Iran delegation, led by Speaker Ghalibaf, arrives in Switzerland for first round of technical talks with US

An Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, has arrived in Zurich for crucial technical talks with the US. This follows a recent memorandum of understanding aimed at de-escalating tensions in West Asia and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US Vice President JD Vance is also en route to Switzerland…

The Economic Times

US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to Switzerland

Crucial peace discussions between the US and Iran kicked off in Switzerland, shadowed by diverging narratives surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a ceasefire arrangement, Iran's Revolutionary Guard insisted the strait was closed, a statement challenged by the US military, which confirmed ongoing shipping activity. The aim is to forge…

The Economic Times

Trump warns of US tolls in Hormuz if final Iran agreement fails

US president Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington could impose tolls on vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz if a final agreement with Iran is not reached, describing the potential charges as payment for US security services in the region.

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France 24

Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks

Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening US-imposed tolls on shipping through the strategic…

AAP

Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran isn't reached in 60 days

The Mary Sue

Pump Prices Offer a Rare Reprieve for Drivers, Yet the Volatile Trade-off With Tehran Could Force Consumers to Pay in Other Ways

If you’re filling up your tank this weekend, savor the savings because they might not last.

France 24

A deal in 'dire straits'? Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to France 24

Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels

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AAP

US-Iran talks begin Sunday as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon

AAP

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

Motorists will receive an extended discount on fuel but the savings will be lower as the government weighs budget costs against higher bowser prices.

Fortune

Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran—and the latest deal is already sowing confusion

"Will the Iranian announcement be enough to deter them? Or will Iran need to resort to force and directly violate the MOU's terms?"

AAP

US-Iran talks begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon

International Business Times

Hormuz Shut, Lebanon In Dire Straits, Peace Talks Steer To Swiss Setting

Iran said on Saturday it has shut the Strait of Hormuz just days after a peace deal to end hostilities in the Middle East was signed with the US, in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed dozens.

The Economic Times

Hormuz closed again: Will the US-Iran MoU soon sink in the strait?

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon, a move that plunged a new US-Iran deal into crisis. The agreement aimed to freeze multiple conflicts, including Lebanon, in exchange for sanctions relief. Iran's actions suggest a strategy of exerting pressure for concessions rather than abandoning the…

AAP

US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war

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