Strait Of Hormuz

Thousands of Iraqi tankers transport oil daily to Syria's Baniyas port. This emergency route could evolve into a major pipeline project worth up to $15 billion to bypass regional maritime threats.

US intelligence reports indicate Iran is determined to sustain Middle East escalation and linked to cyberattacks on US water systems. President Donald Trump warned of a potential strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site.

US President Donald Trump addressed the confrontation with Iran, stating that despite the loss of 18 American service members, he does not define the current situation as a war. Speaking from the Oval Office, he characterized the events as a "military confrontation" and threatened further strikes against Iranian sites, specifically mentioning Mount Mahosh, if hostile activities continue.

The US President reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and claimed that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is stable after the US removed the naval mines. According to him, the Iranians have not been firing at targets in the region since the American attack.

The pressure exerted by the USA on its allies to join the fight against Iran is beginning to have an effect. The European Union has officially joined the sanctions, and South Korea is considering military support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

South Korean media report that the government is preparing a proposal to be brought before parliament to send military assets to the Strait of Hormuz before the end of the year, alongside contacts with the USA, UK, and France. Options being examined: deployment of patrol aircraft, a support ship, or a mine-clearing unit.

US Vice President J.D. Vance blamed Iran for rising fuel prices due to attacks on commercial ships and sharply criticized European countries for not doing enough to ensure global energy market stability. Vance emphasized that the US remains the only power capable of guaranteeing shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

The mutual attacks between the USA and Iran and the threats in the Strait of Hormuz have created a high risk premium, but energy experts warn that the mood in the markets is too optimistic and point to a new direction.

Under the cover of strikes in Iran, the U.S. military has almost matched the daily oil volume from the days preceding the war. In one day, 18 million barrels were transported, almost equal to the 20 million in routine times. The U.S. estimates that strikes in the region will continue and identifies an erosion in Iran's ability to control the strait.

According to the report on Saudi Al-Hadath, the US attempted to thwart an Iranian plan to damage underwater cables in the Strait of Hormuz. The US suspects that Lebanese security officials are involved in issuing passports to Iranian operatives.

The US military attacked two Iranian government oil tankers as part of a wave of strikes that hit about 100 targets. This marks the first implementation of the "tanker for a tanker" policy approved by President Donald Trump to deter aggression in the Strait of Hormuz.

The goal of these strikes is to prevent Iran from restoring its radar and missile capabilities in the strait to ensure it cannot threaten vessels, according to US officials. The plan is supported by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth but has not yet been approved by President Trump.

US forces attacked launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Revolutionary Guards fired missiles at bases in Jordan, and talks are stalled. Fears of a global energy crisis are growing: shipping companies are clearing the strait, a tanker was damaged, and the price of a barrel of oil jumped to over $90.

Against the backdrop of reports by the Iranian news agency "Fars" regarding the sounds of explosions heard near Larak Island, a US source said that their forces bombed rocket launchers of the Revolutionary Guard Corps that were apparently on alert to launch missiles equipped with mines toward the Strait of Hormuz.

A senior US official confirmed that forces struck Larak Island after identifying preparations by the Revolutionary Guards to launch naval mines. The attack follows President Donald Trump's warning of military action to thwart Iranian attempts to mine the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States has deployed the USS George Washington aircraft carrier to the Arabian Sea, replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln. The strike group is capable of prolonged autonomous operations and rapid response to developments in the Middle East.

Oil exports from the Persian Gulf have recovered to about two-thirds of pre-war levels, limiting the impact of the conflict with Iran on global prices. Total regional exports have reached 15–16 million barrels per day.

A popular US news podcast claims that satellite imagery shows the US Navy has successfully conducted underwater dredging in Omani waters, enabling a new transit route that makes it difficult for the Iranians to target shipping. The claim aligns with reports in the Axios news agency that Washington has managed to gain superiority in the strait.

Admiral Brad Cooper stated that Iran has been unable to export oil since the mid-July renewal of the U.S. naval blockade. No vessel enters or leaves Iranian ports without U.S. authorization, except for humanitarian shipments.

The Qatari Prime Minister met with senior officials in Tehran to urge diplomacy, but the White House clarified that no negotiations are taking place and that the economic pressure campaign continues. Meanwhile, NATO is sounding the alarm over a critical shortage of Patriot missiles, fearing the alliance could be exposed to Russian strikes.

Iran reports progress in talks with Oman regarding a maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has submitted a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress.

After claiming for months that the strategic strait was safe for passage, the US President announced that all mines in Hormuz had been "removed or detonated," and warned Iran that any attempt to lay new mines would be met with "immediate and systematic" destruction. Simultaneously, Tehran claimed: The Pakistani Chief of Staff did not arrive with a threatening American message, but to open a...

Tehran has resumed threats against countries assisting the US, clarifying that it reserves the right to strike the source of any aggressive action. The regime is also signaling the possibility of disrupting oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Observers note that Iran views the current situation as a struggle for survival.

After months of military strikes, the US President returns to the "maximum pressure" policy and identifies Tehran's weak point: the economy. With 66% inflation and an 86% drop in oil exports, the Iranian regime is facing a deep crisis.

Mohsen Rezai threatened regional countries with strikes on their interests if they support US policy. Iran is threatening to attack oil transport routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump views the strait as American territory, and France and Saudi Arabia are promoting alternative trade routes.

The American blockade is reducing oil exports from Iran and weakening its direct influence on the market, but fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive up oil and diesel prices.

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is desperate for a deal, but Washington is not ready to negotiate on current terms. Trump announced the start of an "economic D-Day" against Tehran.

Since early May, the US military has assisted 1,300 vessels in transporting over 660 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz. However, exact daily export figures remain a subject of debate.

Data from maritime monitoring firm Kpler indicates a 50% drop in cargo ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The figures exclude very large crude carriers (VLCC) and LNG tankers. A significant decline in vessel traffic was also recorded in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The US military has established a secret shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate oil transport, with approximately 10 million barrels reaching the global market daily. Meanwhile, reports from Lebanon indicate Israeli Air Force strikes near the Ali-Taher ridge, and Houthi forces in Yemen are reportedly preparing for escalation with Saudi Arabia.

US President Donald Trump has ordered his administration's senior envoys to halt talks with Iran at this stage. The White House is simultaneously signaling a change in strategy toward Tehran, as reported yesterday, Tuesday, by CNN.

More than 80% of vessels have passed through the Omani route under US Navy protection over the last two weeks. Tehran is struggling to collect transit fees, while oil traffic approaches pre-war levels.

Against the backdrop of turmoil in the oil market and continued disruptions to shipping routes in the Middle East, the Gulf is no longer waiting for a solution: "You cannot rely on Donald Trump."

President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. envoys to cease all negotiations with Iran. According to a CNN report, the White House is pivoting from a strategy of immediate strikes to a policy of gradual 'strangulation' of the Iranian regime.

The Revolutionary Guards have shifted their strategy in an attempt to drive up oil prices. The goal is to drag the US into a partial renewal of a war that is unpopular with the American public. Missiles were fired at the UAE for the first time in two months, with further attacks expected across the Gulf.

US President Donald Trump shared a map of the Persian Gulf labeling the Strait of Hormuz as 'new American territory.' Iran continues to threaten that the strait will remain closed until US conditions are met.

Trump threatens to bomb Oman, but his inflammatory rhetoric only weakens the US. Instead of losing an important ally, he should speak quietly, exert real pressure, and stop crying 'wolf'.

World press headlines: The meeting between Jared Kushner and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem ended with little progress, the war in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a rise in piracy off the coast of Somalia, and experts are assessing the long-term consequences of high oil prices through 2027.

Dr. Raz Zimmt, head of the Iran program at the INSS Institute, identifies a deliberate radicalization in Tehran's positions and assesses that another conflict with the USA is possible. According to him, one of the paths for escalation may pass through Hezbollah and Lebanon, and not necessarily through a direct attack on Israel.

US President Donald Trump addressed the possibility of declaring the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, calling it an "excellent idea" amidst the chaos in Iran. He also highlighted the effectiveness of the naval blockade and threatened Oman with severe consequences if they interfere.

US President Donald Trump sharpened his tone this Monday toward Oman. In response to a reporter's question in the Oval Office regarding his earlier threat to strike the country if it interferes with American moves in the region, Trump said: "I don't think they've behaved particularly well, but we will deal with them easily." The remarks came hours after Trump threatened military action against...

Donald Trump's desire to reach an arrangement with Tehran stems not only from fears of high fuel prices or political pressure at home. It reflects a broader strategic dilemma: how long can the United States continue to invest forces, munitions, and attention in a war with Iran without harming its ability to deter the adversary it defines as the primary challenge — China.

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the Islamic Republic is shifting from a "defensive to a completely offensive" policy. He warned of potential escalation in the Strait of Hormuz if the US fails to fully implement the memorandum of understanding within weeks.

The chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, mocked US President Donald Trump on the social network X against the backdrop of his threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and called on him to worry about his personal safety instead of continuing to threaten Tehran.

While Washington counts the days since the signing of the memorandum and threatens an economic blockade, Tehran continues to demonstrate indifference. Iranian leadership emphasizes that the 60-day deadline is null and void, as they claim the US violated the agreement.

Following the attack on UAE oil tankers and the deadlock in talks between Washington and Tehran, there has been a sharp drop in cargo ship traffic in the strategic strait. Tracking data indicates a significant decline in the number of ships passing through the critical trade route, through which about a fifth of the world's oil and gas traffic passes.

Globes presents a first update on the state of global markets. This morning, there is cautious optimism at the start of the trading week against the backdrop of mixed futures on Wall Street and gains on Asian stock exchanges. Japan's growth data missed forecasts. Oil prices remain relatively stable despite uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz. The 'Hindenburg Omen' raises concerns about a market...

Following an oil spill that reached the shores of Qeshm Island, Tehran demands that the issue of compensation and environmental restoration be included in any future agreement regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

The chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian parliament responded to the US President's statement that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. Background: traffic in the shipping lane remains almost paralyzed, the UAE accuses Tehran of further attacks on vessels, and the stalemate between the sides continues.

Inflation in Iran is skyrocketing, trade with key partners is plummeting, and fuel shortages are worsening. In Washington, plans are underway to further tighten the naval blockade, expand sanctions, and target the financial assets of the IRGC. A senior official in the Iranian Chamber of Commerce warns: "We do not have the capacity to cope with a severe naval blockade for more than three months."