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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

‘Totally unacceptable’: Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire response sent via Pakistan

Iran has responded to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, seeking a permanent end to regional conflicts and guarantees for maritime security. President Trump rejected Tehran's position, calling it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" amid rising tensions and drone incidents in the Gulf.

The Times of India

Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon

Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.

International Business Times

‘Missiles, drones locked on US targets’: Iran warns of ‘heavy assault’ after tanker strikes in Gulf of Oman

Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the…

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Indian sailor dies in dhow fire near Strait of Hormuz, 17 crew members rescued

An Indian sailor died and four were injured when a wooden dhow carrying 18 Indian crew members caught fire and capsized near the Strait of Hormuz. Seventeen crew members were rescued by a passing vessel, with the injured receiving treatment in Dubai. The cause of the fire is under investigation…

The Economic Times

Is the war over or not? US-Iran trade fire amid ceasefire, UAE hit again; where things stand

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared dangerously close to collapse on Friday after fresh military exchanges in and around the Strait of Hormuz reignited fears of a wider Middle East conflict. The latest escalation came after the US military said it intercepted Iranian missiles, drones and…

The Times of India

Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April

A South Korean refinery says a tanker carrying 1 million barrels of crude oil arrived off South Korea’s west coast after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April

The Independent UK

UAE says countering Iranian air attack

US-Iran war news: UAE air defences are actively responding to a missile and drone assault. Earlier, US forces intercepted Iranian attacks targeting three Navy ships. The US military also struck Iranian facilities responsible for these assaults. No ships were hit. This incident challenges the fragile ceasefire between the US and…

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran slams Trump’s ‘reckless military adventure’ with ceasefire on the brink after attacks on UAE

Trump warns Iran will be hit ‘more violently' in the future, if they don’t get the deal signed

The Independent UK

Oil Price Today (May 8): Crude oil snaps three-day losing streak as Iran-US clashes stoke Hormuz fears. What are experts saying?

Oil prices surged over 1% as renewed U.S.-Iran clashes raised concerns about the Strait of Hormuz's stability, disrupting hopes for its reopening. Iran accused the U.S. of breaching a ceasefire, while Washington cited retaliation for Iranian forces firing on its vessels. Despite recent losses, the conflict's escalation could significantly impact…

The Economic Times

US, Iran weigh 30-day ceasefire plan, reopening Strait of Hormuz; n-talks still in limbo

Iran and the US are reportedly in talks for a temporary truce, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for broader nuclear negotiations. A 30-day pause in hostilities is proposed, with discussions focusing on lifting shipping blockades and ending military actions. More complex issues like sanctions…

The Times of India

Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop, oil climbs on Iran tensions

Asian stocks retreated from record highs as Middle East tensions escalated, impacting crude oil prices and reviving concerns over energy supplies. US forces responded to Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump issued a stern warning. Despite volatility, investors remain focused on de-escalation efforts and the AI…

The Economic Times

Trump brands Iran’s leaders ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in strait

The president warns Tehran the US will ‘knock them out a lot harder’ if they do not sign a deal to end the war ‘fast’

Evening Standard

'We’ll knock them out harder': Trump warns Iran of harsher military action after 3 US ships came under fire in Hormuz

President Donald Trump claimed three US destroyers were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz but suffered no damage, stating Iranian attackers were destroyed. He issued a strong warning to Iran, threatening more violent military action if a deal is not signed quickly, calling the nation 'lunatics'.

The Times of India

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military said Thursday that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”

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Barchart

Stocks Fall on Doubts About an Imminent US-Iran Peace Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.12%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.42%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Times of India

Hormuz technically open for ships, but risks too high, says Indian National Shipowners’ Association chief

NEW DELHI: The Strait of Hormuz remains technically open, but commercial shipping is far from normal, according to Anil Devli, chief executive of the Mumbai-based Indian National Shipowners’ Association.

Kiplinger

Nasdaq Fades Late as Hormuz Tension Flares: Stock Market Today

The situation at the Strait of Hormuz is changing from day to day, even hour to hour and minute to minute.

The Conversation

Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan – is the power of the US petrodollar in decline?

After weeks of blockades by Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, it’s clear the narrow waterway is now pivotal to the outcome of the conflict.

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The Mary Sue

Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz but warns Iran the bombing will restart ‘at a much higher level’ if talks collapse

Project Freedom – the U.S. mission to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz – has been paused, but the warning from Donald Trump is clear: if negotiations with Iran collapse, the bombing will resume “at a much higher level.” The pause was announced on May 6, 2026, as…

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Crude Oil Recovers as US May Restart Operations to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.27 (-0.28%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0033 (-0.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices closed lower on Thursday on optimism that a US-Iran peace deal is imminent. The markets await further updates after the US presented a...

The Conversation

Iran war has shown the limits of US power

In his 1873 book On War, the great Prussian military strategist Carl von Clausewitz wrote that: “War is the realm of uncertainty.” He would have been at home in Washington this week where Clausewitz’s “fog of war” appears to have descended on the White House, at times obscuring reality.

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Crude Oil Prices Pressured by Iran Peace Hopes

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -3.36 (-3.53%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0862 (-2.49%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower for a second day today on optimism that a US-Iran peace deal is imminent. The markets await further updates after the...

The Conversation

How Pakistan became the primary mediator between the US and Iran

Pakistan has emerged as a central diplomatic broker in the conflict between the US and Iran. When announcing a pause to the US operation to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz on May 6, Donald Trump said he had made the decision “based on the request of Pakistan”.

The Independent UK

How Trump’s ‘one page memo’ could take us back to square one in Iran - after thousands of lives lost and economic ruin

The US has reportedly drafted a 14-point memo to end the war and kickstart negotiations towards a nuclear deal but several issues remain unresolved

The Independent UK

These numbers show the global impact of Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy

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