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2026-09-14 17:10:06

Iran-Gulf Talks Postponed, Strait of Hormuz Reopening in Doubt

Iranian officials report that scheduled talks with Gulf states regarding the Strait of Hormuz have been postponed, dealing a significant blow to diplomatic efforts aimed at reopening the critical waterway. read more

2026-09-14 00:10:03

Iran Gulf States Hormuz Talks Postponed

Iran and Gulf states were set to negotiate the Strait of Hormuz in Oman without U.S. involvement. Dania Thafer of the Gulf International Forum weighed in, but Oman postponed the talks shortly before the interview aired. read more

2026-09-13 08:40:42

Ship Attack in Strait of Hormuz Kills One Amid Iran-US Tensions

An Iranian commercial vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member and wounding three. The US military has not commented. Houthi advances in Yemen and Saudi pipeline attacks escalate regional tensions, threatening global oil prices. read more

2026-09-11 06:40:03

US Tightens Grip on Hormuz as Iran War Drags On

The US has loosened Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz and crippled Iranian oil exports, but the war remains a costly stalemate with no exit strategy. Oil prices surge, and Iran may escalate further. read more

2026-09-08 09:40:03

Iran Threatens Preemptive Strikes Over New Missiles

Iran threatens preemptive strikes using upgraded ballistic missiles, escalating tensions with the US after naval attacks and oil tanker strikes. Gulf states reject control over the Strait of Hormuz, urging maritime freedom amid rising conflict risks. read more

2026-09-07 05:30:03

Iran Vows Exclusion Zone as US Tensions Escalate

Iran vows to establish an exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on its oil tankers. Centcom denies Iran's claim of hitting a US vessel as a "total lie," amid escalating ship attacks. read more

2026-09-07 01:30:05

US and Iran Trade Ship Strikes as Hormuz Conflict Escalates

US and Iran trade strikes on ships, with US hitting three oil tankers after Iran's missile attack on Navy vessels. Conflict escalates, threatening deeper war since February strikes. Trump calls it "small potatoes." read more

2026-09-06 13:50:08

Iran Claims Strike on US Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel entering the Strait of Hormuz, escalating renewed fighting. Washington hasn't confirmed, following strikes on Iranian tankers; persistent clashes continue post-ceasefire amid collapsed nuclear negotiations. read more

2026-09-02 16:10:04

Iran Strikes Gulf Allies After U.S. Wedding Attack

Iran attacks Gulf allies after U.S. strikes kill four at an Iranian wedding, escalating six-month conflict. Oil prices spike as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise, with both sides facing economic strain and warning of possible full-scale war. read more

2026-09-01 13:40:06

Trump weighs Iran strikes amid Strait of Hormuz attacks

Trump weighs new strikes on Iran's Strait of Hormuz targets after Tehran rebuilt missile capabilities, threatening to "smack" the nation amid collapsed talks and escalating military exchanges. read more

2026-08-31 22:40:45

Trump Vows Hard Response After US-Iran Strikes Resume

Trump vows to hit Iran hard after US strikes on Larak Island rocket launchers drew Iranian retaliation on bases in Jordan and UAE. Tehran dismisses AI video threats, while peace talks stall. read more

2026-08-31 11:30:39

U.S., Iran Trade Strikes, Shattering Gulf Ceasefire

U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliated with missiles on bases in Jordan and UAE. Tensions escalate amid sea mine fears, sanctions, and threats, though both sides avoid full war. read more

2026-08-31 06:30:43

Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan After Larak Attack

Iran strikes US bases in Jordan after Trump hits Larak Island, escalating tensions. Tehran vows retaliation, oil jumps 2%, and US plans weekly sanctions on banks. Strait of Hormuz attacks raise maritime and energy security fears. read more

2026-08-30 21:50:05

US Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers Near Strait of Hormuz

US struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, its first offensive in a month, targeting mine-laying preparations amid the six-month stalemated war. Iran vowed retaliation, escalating tensions in the vital oil waterway. read more

2026-08-28 21:10:08

Iran Endures Six Months Into War, Regime Intact

After six months of war, Iran's regime endures despite U.S.-Israeli strikes killing its supreme leader. Economic crisis and inflation ravage citizens, yet control holds. Strait of Hormuz remains a strategic weapon, diplomacy stalls, and sanctions intensify, leaving no clear victor. read more

2026-08-28 09:40:41

U.S. Hormuz Pipeline Claim Draws Expert Skepticism

U.S. officials claim pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant, but experts disagree, citing slow construction, vulnerability to attacks, and limited capacity. Supply disruptions persist, keeping oil prices high, while LNG lacks pipeline alternatives, leaving consumers facing elevated costs for years. read more

2026-08-28 06:10:03

Iran Prepares Hormuz Conditions as US Sends Carrier

Iran prepares conditions for reopening Hormuz as US deploys another carrier; Trump vows no timetable for peace talks, while Tehran threatens US economic interests amid ongoing blockade. read more

2026-08-27 07:40:08

Trump Defends Hormuz as Functioning Amid Attacks

Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz remains "very functioning" despite ongoing drone and rocket attacks, as Iran and Oman negotiate its control. Shipping traffic stays weak amid the prolonged US-Iran conflict. read more

2026-08-26 06:10:03

Iran Keeps Hormuz Closed Despite Oman Corridor Deal

Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite a temporary Oman-arranged route, while Trump threatens strikes on nuclear sites and ships. Sanctions target Iran-linked firms, escalating tensions amid ongoing regional conflict. read more

2026-08-21 11:10:04

Hormuz Shipping Collapses Despite Trump’s Reopening Claim

Trump's claim that the Strait of Hormuz is open is contradicted by data showing only seven vessels passed Thursday, down from 14. Shipping remains crippled amid stalled peace talks, with Iran insisting the route stays closed until US conditions are met. read more

2026-08-19 16:50:05

Shipping data contradicts Trumps Hormuz claim

Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is open, but data shows only six vessels crossed Tuesday versus pre-war 130-140 daily. Shipping remains halted, contradicting his declaration of "new US territory." Iran keeps route closed pending conditions. read more

2026-08-19 10:30:45

Iran Threatens US Targets in Europe Amid Hormuz Crisis

Iran may strike US targets in Europe if Trump escalates conflict, per reports. Strait of Hormuz traffic remains near standstill despite Trump's claims, with few vessels transiting amid ongoing blockade and failed negotiations. read more

2026-08-19 05:40:10

Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz US Territory Amid Shipping Drop

Trump declares Strait of Hormuz "new US territory," claiming it's open and mines cleared, despite ship traffic plunging. Iran rejects the claim, negotiations remain deadlocked, and oil prices rise amid ongoing regional tensions. read more

2026-08-18 16:40:42

Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz New U.S. Territory

Trump circled the Strait of Hormuz on a map, dubbing it "new U.S. territory" amid rising war costs and failed Iran talks. U.S. forces still can't secure the waterway, facing Iranian resistance and domestic backlash. read more

2026-08-18 11:30:45

Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions

A ship was hit by a projectile exiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring a crew member. Iran vows to keep the waterway closed until U.S. conditions are met, while Houthis claim a Saudi refinery attack. read more

2026-08-18 06:40:06

Deadly Attack in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Tensions Rise

A vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran ceasefire expired, killing one crew member. Trump threatened to bomb Oman, while oil prices surged past $90 amid stalled peace talks. read more

2026-08-17 13:40:03

Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Hormuz Crisis

Trump threatened to bomb ally Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid expired ceasefire talks with Iran. He previously warned Oman in May, demanding compliance with the Abraham Accords. Diplomacy remains fragile as regional conflict intensifies. read more

2026-08-17 07:40:03

Iran Bounty on US Troops as Ceasefire Expires

Iran-US truce expires as Tehran's army chief places $30k bounty on US soldiers and threatens Trump over Strait of Hormuz. Shipping stalls, oil nears $90 amid stalled peace talks. read more

2026-08-15 15:20:08

Trump Threatens to Claim Strait of Hormuz as US Territory

Trump threatens to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory amid Iran war, while Tehran rejects talks and enforces blockade. Higher US gas prices continue as conflict persists. read more

2026-08-15 12:00:43

Iran Vows Strait of Hormuz Stays Under Its Control

Iran tells Trump to accept defeat as Hormuz blockade continues, with Tehran refusing talks. Trump vows economic pressure and declares strait US territory, while oil spills and regional strikes escalate conflict. read more

2026-08-14 10:00:43

UAE Accuses Iran of Drone Attacks on Oil Tankers

UAE blames Iran for drone attacks on two ADNOC tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them piracy. No casualties were reported, but the incident highlights regional shipping risks. Kushner will visit the Middle East for Gaza talks. read more

2026-08-14 05:40:03

US Vows Indefinite Iran Blockade as Tehran Threatens War

US warns it can maintain an indefinite naval blockade of Iran, as Tehran vows to prolong war until Trump leaves office. Shipping dips at Strait of Hormuz amid competing control claims and stalled ceasefire talks. read more

2026-08-13 06:40:06

Iran Rejects US Control Claim as Hormuz Traffic Plunges

Iran rejects Trump's claim of total control over Hormuz, as shipping traffic hits near three-month low. Tehran insists the strait remains blocked, while gas prices surge amid ongoing conflict. read more

2026-08-11 05:40:03

Trump Declares Strait Control, Demands Iran War Reparations

Trump claims total US Navy control of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding war reparations from Iran, which insists the waterway stays closed until six conditions are met. Talks stall amid mutual compensation demands and escalating tensions. read more

2026-08-10 04:40:03

Trump Says US Low-Keying It With Iran as Strait Talks Stall

Trump says US is "low-keying it" with Iran as Hormuz talks stall, while Tehran demands compensation and six conditions to reopen the strait. Pentagon accelerates weapons production amid supply shortages. read more

2026-08-09 22:40:06

Trump says US low-keying Iran as nuclear deal stalls

Trump claims he's "low-keying it" with Iran after stalled Strait of Hormuz talks, suggesting economic pressure will suffice. Tehran demands war damages and blockade lifting, while reports indicate Trump may declare victory without a nuclear deal. read more

2026-08-09 00:10:03

Hormuz Tanker Crews Face Peril as Talks Stall

Tanker sailors face ongoing danger in the Strait of Hormuz as no agreement is reached. Ships remain in limbo, with transits still hazardous, according to industry expert Tim Wilkins. read more

2026-08-08 23:10:03

Iran Demands Six Conditions to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran demands the Strait of Hormuz stay closed until the US meets six conditions, including compensation, sanctions relief, and troop withdrawal, calling it a "tool of power and war." read more

2026-08-07 06:40:03

Trump Claims Hormuz Sort of Open, Predicts Iran War End

Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is "sort of open" and predicts Iran's war will end soon, denying munitions shortages. Iran nears an Oman deal to reopen shipping, while Saudi Arabia braces for attacks. read more