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Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia halts oil pipeline

Saudi Arabia halts oil pipeline

Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its critical East-West crude oil pipeline following multiple drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory.

World ·12 Sep 2026, 05:02 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
CENTCOM denies US warships struck as Iran clashes escalate in Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM denies US warships struck as Iran clashes escalate in Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM strongly rejected claims by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that two U.S. Navy destroyers were successfully struck amidst escalating Middle East clashes.

World ·9 Sep 2026, 21:33 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US military strikes Iranian oil tankers as regional conflict escalates

US military strikes Iranian oil tankers as regional conflict escalates

US forces destroyed multiple Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks on a Navy warship, prompting retaliatory strikes and severe shipping disruptions.

World ·9 Sep 2026, 14:04 ·Elena Marsh 5 min read
US military destroys five Iranian oil tankers after warship attacks

US military destroys five Iranian oil tankers after warship attacks

The US military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to repeated missile attacks on a Navy warship, prompting Iranian retaliation in Jordan.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 05:03 ·Marcus Hale 5 min read
US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy ships

US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy ships

The United States military destroyed three Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps crude oil tankers in the Persian Gulf in direct retaliation for Iranian ballistic missiles targeting US Navy warships.

World ·6 Sep 2026, 02:02 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US forces destroy three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

US forces destroy three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

US forces permanently disabled three Iranian crude oil tankers following unsuccessful ballistic missile strikes by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against US Navy warships.

World ·5 Sep 2026, 20:03 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted

US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted

U.S. forces have permanently disabled or destroyed three Iranian oil tankers following unprovoked ballistic missile attacks targeting American warships.

Politics ·5 Sep 2026, 20:00 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
Trump Downplays Iran Conflict As Small Potatoes Amid Strait Of Hormuz Tensions

Trump Downplays Iran Conflict As Small Potatoes Amid Strait Of Hormuz Tensions

President Donald Trump minimized the military conflict with Iran as "small potatoes" even as Strait of Hormuz disruptions drove regular gasoline to $4.15 per gallon.

World ·5 Sep 2026, 15:39 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US diesel prices hit record high of $5.85 per gallon

US diesel prices hit record high of $5.85 per gallon

Diesel prices have reached an all-time high amid geopolitical conflict with Iran, increasing costs for groceries and logistics.

Business ·4 Sep 2026, 14:30 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

The US has cleared naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington launches a financial campaign to isolate the Iranian regime.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 20:30 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday

Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday

Field Marshal Asim Munir travels to Tehran to discuss regional peace and security as Washington prepares to announce its toughest sanctions in history.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 15:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’

Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’

Donald Trump has asserted that he views the Strait of Hormuz as American territory, linking the waterway's status to potential peace agreements with Tehran.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 05:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

US equities retreated from record highs Tuesday as fading peace optimism regarding Iran sparked oil price volatility and weighed on major indexes.

Business ·12 Aug 2026, 02:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Pakistan Says US-Iran Are Close to Some Arrangement on Peace

Pakistan Says US-Iran Are Close to Some Arrangement on Peace

Pakistan's Defense Minister suggests a peace arrangement between Washington and Tehran is close, amid ongoing disputes over reparations and the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 18:32 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or face military action

Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or face military action

Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Tehran, threatening severe military consequences if the strategic Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 18:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran denies Trump's claim that new talks will begin on Monday

Iran denies Trump's claim that new talks will begin on Monday

The Iranian foreign ministry has denied claims by US President Donald Trump that new negotiations were set to begin on Monday. Tehran stated it is negotiating with Oman regarding the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 15:36 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Donald Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes after Middle East allies’ request

Donald Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes after Middle East allies’ request

President Trump has halted military action against Iran to allow for negotiations on denuclearization and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 12:31 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Iran strikes Kuwait and Jordan after US launches wave of attacks

Iran strikes Kuwait and Jordan after US launches wave of attacks

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has escalated as strikes hit Kuwait and Jordan, while drone attacks target gas vessels in Egypt and oil sites in Saudi Arabia.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 15:55 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US and Iran resume war over control of the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran resume war over control of the Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have returned to direct conflict over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, triggering regional spillover and severe economic strain.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 15:49 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S., Saudi Arabia target militias in Iraq

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S., Saudi Arabia target militias in Iraq

U.S. and Saudi forces have targeted Iran-backed militias in Iraq following a series of missile attacks on Jordan and U.S. bases. The hostilities have triggered a surge in global oil prices and increased instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 18:45 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read