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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

'We'll bomb the s*** out of them': Why Trump is again threatening Oman amid Iran talks

US President Donald Trump has again threatened to strike Oman, accusing the Gulf nation of potentially standing in the way of an agreement with Iran, as negotiations over the future of the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled and a 60-day US-Iran interim arrangement expires without a permanent deal.

The Times of India

Iran threatens to attack US targets in Europe if Trump escalates war, says report

Data shows that traffic through the shipping route remains at a standstill despite Trump saying it is open for business

The Independent UK

Iran says it controls Hormuz, but the ships tell a different story

Shipping data indicates most vessels now use the Omani route through the Strait of Hormuz. This route is a UN-authorized channel which Iran opposes. Iran claims control and has attacked ships, yet traffic continues. Tankers are switching off transponders to evade Iranian attacks. Oman and Iran are discussing freedom of…

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Iran claims control, ships choose Omani route: What’s changing in Strait of Hormuz

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a key focus of the Iran war, with both Iran and the United States claiming the upper hand in recent months. The competing claims have created uncertainty over the extent of control exercised by either side over the…

The Times of India

Iran-US war latest: Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ and vows sanctions against any nation helping Tehran

Trump warned countries against oil smuggling and cash transfers with Iran

The Independent UK

Iran’s Security Chief Declares ‘Post-American Order,’ Mocks Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Claim: ‘The Gap Between…’

Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaee, pushed back against President Donald Trump‘s claim that the Strait of Hormuz was a U.S. territory on Tuesday amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Benzinga

Oil Price Today (August 19): Crude oil nears $92/barrel as Trump claims US in no talks with Iran. What lies ahead?

Crude oil prices edged closer to $92 a barrel on August 19 as escalating Middle East tensions and diplomatic stalemates between the US and Iran stoked global supply worries. Analysts at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan warn Brent could spike past $110 if Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions persist.

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From hammering Iran to strangling them: Donald Trump has a new approach in Middle East war

President Trump is shifting his Iran strategy towards sustained economic and military pressure. Talks with Tehran have stalled, and a parallel Iran-Oman effort creates new challenges. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted despite US claims of openness. The US is expected to impose tougher sanctions on Iran…

The Economic Times

Trump holds off Iran talks until Tehran is "ready to make a deal": Reports

US President Donald Trump has paused negotiations with Iran until Tehran is ready. He stated no talks are currently scheduled with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The naval blockade remains in full force and effect, Trump confirmed. Iran's Parliament Speaker said the Strait of Hormuz reopening depends on US commitments.…

The Economic Times

‘All trade, commercial exchanges halted’: How UAE responded to Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching two ballistic missiles towards the Gulf state, dealing a fresh blow to efforts to ease tensions between the two countries.

The Times of India

Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz

Oil prices climbed for a fourth day due to supply uncertainty. Investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq approved new export routes to avoid the critical waterway amid the ongoing conflict. Chinese shipping giants stopped using Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb straits. US crude…

The Economic Times

Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?

Oman faces US President Trump's threats amid ongoing talks with Iran. These discussions concern managing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Trump expressed anger over a potential Oman-Iran deal regarding the strait. Oman has historically pursued engagement and mediation in the region. The sultanate is now navigating complex geopolitical…

The Economic Times

'We will correct delusions of this deluded man': Iran hits back at Trump's assertion over Hormuz as 'NEW U.S. Territory'

Iran has warned Donald Trump that his claims over the Strait of Hormuz will be corrected. Iranian officials dismissed Trump's assertions as delusions and stated their resolve. Trump had shared an AI-generated image claiming the waterway as new US territory. Iran insists the strait will remain closed until US commitments…

The Economic Times

Trump Calls the Strait of Hormuz 'New U.S. Territory' — Tehran Says It Will Never Belong to Washington

Trump branded the Strait of Hormuz "New U.S. Territory" on Truth Social. Iran fired back; legal experts say a post can't redraw a border.

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France 24

Trump says no Iran talks planned as UAE suspends trade with Tehran

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday no talks with Iran were planned and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remained open despite reduced shipping traffic. Oman and Iran neared a deal on the waterway as a projectile struck a vessel, while the UAE said two Iranian ballistic missiles landed in or…

Barchart

Stocks Finish Lower as Chipmakers and AI Stocks Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.69% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -1.68%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.69%, and September E-mini...

Barchart

Crude Prices Gain on Reduced Middle Eastern Oil Supplies

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) closed up +0.44 (+0.52%) on Tuesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0316 (+0.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended Monday’s sharp rally on Tuesday and posted 3-week highs as the US and Iran remain deadlocked over control of the Strait of Hormuz, limiting...

Benzinga

Trump’s Hormuz Shock Sends Oil Above $85: 3 ETFs Poised for the Next Energy Rally

With the U.S.-Iran war dragging on and disrupting oil logistics in the Strait of Hormuz, the broader energy sector is among 2026’s top-performing market sectors, up about 40% year to date. U.S. crude prices are climbing above $85 a barrel, and energy ETFs are emerging as a key area for…

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The Times of India

'Ready to deal with any threats': UAE vows response after Iran fires two missiles

The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said on Tuesday that it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the Gulf country, as tensions continued to rise across the region.

The Times of India

Trump tests Iran with new map; Tehran warns it will 'correct his delusion'

US President Donald Trump stepped up his rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, using a series of Truth Social posts to assert US control over the strategic waterway and rule out any immediate talks with Iran.

The Independent UK

Trump circles the Strait of Hormuz on map and proclaims it as ‘new US territory’

The president reasserts that the U.S. will takeover the Middle East passageway it hasn’t been able to get under control for months — and even parts of Iran — in taunting new Truth Social post

The Economic Times

Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map on his Truth Social platform showing the Strait of Hormuz as "NEW U.S. Territory," pressing his threat to claim sovereignty over the vital waterway. Before the Iran war erupted on February 28, the Strait of Hormuz was an open, international waterway.

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Crude Prices Supported as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) is up +0.80 (+0.95%) today, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is up +0.0232 (+0.71%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended Monday’s sharp rally today and posted 3-week highs as the US and Iran remain deadlocked over control of the Strait of Hormuz, limiting crude supplies...

Barchart

Stocks Retreat as Global Bond Yields Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.17%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.51%, and September E-mini...

The Economic Times

Trump says no talks with Iran, naval blockade remains in force

United States President Donald Trump stated no talks are happening with Iran. He affirmed the naval blockade remains fully in effect and operational. The Strait of Hormuz is open and functioning, he also mentioned. All water mines in the strategic waterway have been removed or detonated. These remarks come amid…

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