Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US will hold off on Iran attack in hopes of quick deal on nuclear threat, Hormuz

2026-08-02T03:27:07.000Z
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Smoke rises following an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Centcom says are strikes on Iran on Jul 29.

US says it struck dozens of IRGC targets in retaliation for attacks on US forces

2026-07-30T08:08:27.000Z
The state-run producer has informed at least two Chinese refiners that it may introduce a separate official selling price for oil shipped from Sidi Kerir, according to traders.

Aramco mulls new oil pricing for Asia as Houthis threaten flows

2026-07-29T11:25:38.000Z
An oil facility in Saudi Arabia (pictured). US and Saudi Arabia say the Iran-backed groups are responsible for drone attacks on the kingdom’s oil facilities.

US, Saudis attack Iran-backed groups in Iraq, threatening to intensify conflict

2026-07-29T05:37:24.000Z
Iran effectively shut the strait to ships other than its own after the US and Israel attacked on Feb 28.

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees for Hormuz transit; US rejects tolls

2026-07-28T23:40:06.000Z
Trump said that the US and Iran engaged in diplomatic talks, minimising prospects of military escalation.

Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ of an Iran deal amid pause

2026-07-28T00:20:19.000Z
Red Sea traffic has been disrupted off the coast of Yemen since last week by the Teheran-aligned Houthis, who want to blockade Saudi exports.

Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows

2026-07-27T07:03:07.000Z
WTI crude prices have rebounded more than 20% since the start of July.

WTI likely to pull back after recent rebound

2026-07-26T23:00:00.000Z
The US military said on Jul 25 that its naval blockade against Iran “remains in full effect”.

Saudi-Houthi clashes intensify; Gulf quiet as US holds off on Iran strikes

2026-07-26T06:18:50.000Z
After 13 straight nights of attacks on Iran, US forces did not announce any overnight strikes on Jul 25.

Trump holds off on major escalation against Iran amid fears over dwindling US missile interceptor stockpiles

2026-07-26T01:51:31.000Z