Strait of Hormuz
Where things stand on the Strait of Hormuz and the day’s other top stories
Middle East
August 9, 2026
Where things stand on the Strait of Hormuz and the day’s other top stories
Iran and Oman have both given positive signals today that an agreement on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz could…
US military redirects 51 commercial vessels in Iran blockade
Middle East
August 8, 2026
US military redirects 51 commercial vessels in Iran blockade
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Friday that its forces redirected 51 commercial vessels as part of operations to support the…
An agreement on the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape – but not one Trump wants
Middle East
August 6, 2026
An agreement on the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape – but not one Trump wants
Like shifting winds, plans for the future of the Strait of Hormuz – and their chance of success – change…
Iranian state media casts doubt on Trump’s claim of strait reopening
Middle East
August 5, 2026
Iranian state media casts doubt on Trump’s claim of strait reopening
US President Donald Trump has raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened “soon” amid talks between Iran…
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be reopened “soon” or Iran will suffer harsh consequences
Middle East
August 5, 2026
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be reopened “soon” or Iran will suffer harsh consequences
President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened “soon” or he would launch a harsh new attack on…
Iran appears indifferent to latest Trump talk on negotiations
Middle East
August 3, 2026
Iran appears indifferent to latest Trump talk on negotiations
US President Donald Trump spoke optimistically at the weekend about a resumption of negotiations with Iran and prospects for a…
Iran has not sought talks with US over past two weeks, official says
Middle East
July 29, 2026
Iran has not sought talks with US over past two weeks, official says
Iran has not sought negotiations with the United States over the past two weeks and will not relinquish control of…
Could a proposal for voluntary fees in the Strait of Hormuz break the deadlock in talks?
Middle East
July 28, 2026
Could a proposal for voluntary fees in the Strait of Hormuz break the deadlock in talks?
A proposal to charge vessels for services in the Strait of Hormuz, which previously drew little interest from Iran, may…
“Not a single drop of oil”: Iran issues stark warning to US over infrastructure threats
Middle East
July 23, 2026
“Not a single drop of oil”: Iran issues stark warning to US over infrastructure threats
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated in a press release on Wednesday, that US President Donald Trump has resumed threatening…
Huthi blockade threat raises risk of dual energy chokepoint crisis, Kpler says
Middle East
July 22, 2026
Huthi blockade threat raises risk of dual energy chokepoint crisis, Kpler says
A threat by the Iranian backed Houthis to blockade Saudi-linked shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has raised the prospect…