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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz: Iran-U.S. war is far from over. Here's why

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the Ali Al Salem air base, which hosts U.S. forces in Kuwait, and the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. The U.S. military said there were no reports of harm to U.S. personnel.

The Economic Times

US downs two Iranian drones threatening Strait of Hormuz traffic

US forces intercepted two Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz, a day after downing four others that Washington said threatened maritime traffic in the strategic waterway.

Euronews

Iran-US war latest: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran’s military targets after missile attack

Explosions were reported in several cities, including Tehran and Isfahan

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Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry

The Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid in advanced economies such as the United States, Australia and Canada, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Sunday, noting that a beneficiary of the…

The Economic Times

US forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh escalation

United States forces have intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones. These drones posed a threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This action marks a fresh escalation of hostilities in West Asia. The incident follows Iran's earlier missile and drone attacks on the strategic waterway and its Gulf…

The Economic Times

The Strait of Hormuz is more open than previously thought as the U.S. shoots down Iranian drones threatening ships and provides 'naval overwatch'

"The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic," U.S. Central Command said.

Fortune

Trump's Blockade Has Cost Tehran $6bn in Oil Revenue and the Rest of the World Is Feeling It

Iran's oil exports have dropped to a six-year low due to a US naval blockade, causing significant economic strain and impacting global energy markets.

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Sen. Chris Murphy Torches Trump's Iran Deal, Calls Conflict the 'Most Incompetent War in Modern US History'

US Senator Chris Murphy criticises President Trump's draft deal to end the Iranian conflict, questioning its effectiveness and impact on America's global standing. Discover the implications for the Strait of Hormuz and the international response.

International Business Times UK

Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in history

Global oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US oil exports and a significant drop in Chinese demand are helping to absorb the shock. Strategic reserves have been released and alternative routes are being used.

The Economic Times

US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after shooting down four Iranian drones targeting maritime traffic near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to condemnations and further complicating indirect negotiations for a ceasefire.

The Economic Times

Rising fuel prices to strain household budgets as West Asia crisis pushes crude above USD 100: Chief Economist Manoranjan Sharma

Fuel prices are climbing globally, impacting Indian households. The West Asia conflict is driving up crude oil costs, making higher fuel prices unavoidable. India, reliant on oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, faces significant challenges. While the government aims to protect consumers, global energy shocks present limitations.

The Economic Times

'Hostile missiles, drones intercepted': Kuwait, Bahrain come under Iranian attack; watch

Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting air defense responses in both nations. The US military intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz and allies, striking Iranian radar sites in response. These actions escalate tensions between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing regional confrontations.

The Times of India

Russia's oil major says US companies benefit from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated that American energy companies are benefiting most from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He believes the United States is altering global energy markets to serve its own interests. Sechin also noted that the OPEC+ group has weakened due to member withdrawals. He warned…

The Economic Times

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes

Iran launched missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes. This action has intensified regional conflict and threatened a fragile truce. Weeks of negotiations have failed to secure a peace deal. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global trade route. Tensions rose significantly with these exchanges of…

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Two more drones downed over Strait of Hormuz as Trump claims he ‘destroyed’ Tehran’s military

It comes as the US military said it downed six Iranian missiles in the Gulf

The Economic Times

US unveils video of retaliatory strikes following interception of six Iranian missiles over Gulf

US forces struck Iranian radar sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island. This followed Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting maritime shipping. Six Iranian ballistic missiles were shot down. The US dismissed Iranian claims of hitting American naval infrastructure. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

'Immediate threat': US downs four Iranian drones, strikes radar sites near Hormuz

American forces shot down four Iranian drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and followed up by hitting Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites, escalating tensions that continue to test an already fragile ceasefire.

The Economic Times

US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

The US military shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck coastal radar sites in response, escalating tensions. This action comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on Iran, impacting regional maritime traffic and global energy prices. The US also boarded a sanctioned oil tanker and…

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The Economic Times

Strait of Hormuz boils again: Iranian drones launched toward global oil corridor shot down, says U.S military

Iran war: U.S. Central Command said it hit the radar sites, including an island in the Strait of Hormuz, “to defend against further attacks.”

The Independent UK

US military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response

Barchart

Iran Peace Hopes and Weak China Oil Demand Hammers Crude Prices

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Friday closed down -2.50 (-2.69%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed up +0.0076 (+0.25%). Crude oil prices settled sharply lower on Friday amid hopes of a US-Iran peace settlement that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also, Friday's rally...

The Economic Times

War will end when fighting stops in Lebanon as well: Iran

In another development, a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran hinges on US President Donald Trump's administration agreeing to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, CNN quoted Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, as saying on Friday. Iran has made a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah a…

Bangkok Post

Renewables key to Asia prosperity

As the war in the Strait of Hormuz continues to create havoc, Asia remains the worst hit by the global energy crisis. Whether it's a large economy like Japan or China, or a struggling economy like Sri Lanka or Pakistan, the same fate holds. Even nations that produce oil, like…

Barchart

Crude Prices Fall on Iran Peace Hopes and Weak China Oil Demand

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -1.86 (-2.00%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is up +0.0202 (+0.66%). Crude oil prices are under pressure today, amid hopes of a US-Iran peace settlement that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also, today's rally in the...

The Times of India

Pakistan buys costliest LNG cargo in four years as Hormuz disruption triggers energy crunch

Pakistan purchased its most expensive liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment in approximately four years as it contends with an energy shortage stemming from the Strait of Hormuz closure.

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