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rigzone.comFossil fuels supplied 86% of global energy use last year while the world consumed more energy than at any point on record. The United States remained the top natural gas producer and petroleum products exporter.
thenewhumanitarian.orgThe United Arab Emirates condemned an Iranian missile attack on Jordan as a violation of sovereignty. The Gulf Cooperation Council called for an end to hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al JazeeraDmitry Medvedev said Iran’s ability to block traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possessing a nuclear weapon. The remark came in a video posted after he attended the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Oman will cooperate with Britain and France to keep its waters safe for shipping. The move follows a June U.S.-Iran deal that reopened the Strait of Hormuz after months of conflict. Oil flows through the waterway have since increased sharply.
The United States and Iran reached a weeklong de-escalation agreement in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The pause supports indirect technical talks in Qatar while both sides maintain conflicting positions on waterway control and fees.
news.sky.comIndirect technical talks between the U.S. and Iran began Tuesday night in Doha and continued Wednesday. The discussions center on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the release of six billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets. The sessions follow a 14-point inter…
msnbc.comIran's Foreign Ministry said no negotiation meetings with U.S. officials would occur in Doha this week. President Trump had announced talks would resume at Tehran's request following weekend strikes.
stockhead.com.auThe agreement lifts the U.S. naval blockade on Iran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides now have 60 days to negotiate a permanent settlement.
thehindu.comThe United States and Iran signed a preliminary agreement to halt fighting that began February 28. Technical talks are set to resume in coming days on nuclear issues, sanctions, and Hormuz transit.
winnipegfreepress.comWashington and Tehran signed a preliminary agreement in Switzerland this week to end hostilities and launched a 60-day diplomatic process. The talks will address sanctions relief, Iran’s nuclear programme and administration of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary of State Marco R…
The BbcMarco Rubio met UAE and Kuwaiti officials to discuss the new U.S.-Iran memorandum and regional security. Talks continue for 60 days on issues including nuclear limits and Strait of Hormuz transit.
pbs.orgIranian and U.S. negotiators completed an initial session in Switzerland on Monday. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar said the sides agreed to a roadmap for further technical talks.
uctoday.comPresident Trump told Fox News he threatened to occupy Iran if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The warning followed Iran's announcement that it would block the waterway after Israeli operations in Lebanon.
France 24Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz citing U.S. commitments and fighting in Lebanon. U.S. Central Command said traffic continues and 55 merchant ships transited on Saturday. Negotiators departed for Switzerland to begin technical talks on a nuclear agreement.
President Trump stated on Saturday that no toll will be charged for passage through the Strait of Hormuz during or after a 60-day interim ceasefire with Iran, unless the U.S. later imposes one if peace talks fail.
cryptopanic.comBeijing hosted multiple foreign leaders and received public thanks from US officials for staying neutral during the conflict. China maintained oil purchases from Iran while keeping lines open with Washington and Gulf states.
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran are scheduled to convene in Switzerland on Friday following nearly four months of conflict. An interim memorandum of understanding sets a 60-day window for further talks on several disputed matters.
SemaforLeaders at the Group of Seven summit backed a draft agreement to lift sanctions on Iran and extend a ceasefire in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The accord is scheduled for formal signing in Switzerland on Friday.
The IndependentLeaders at the Group of Seven summit endorsed a tentative agreement between the U.S. and Iran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and extending a ceasefire. The deal remains subject to formal signing and domestic approval processes.
livemint.comG7 officials met to address reopening the Strait of Hormuz following a digitally signed U.S.-Iran agreement. The pact opens a 60-day negotiation window on uranium enrichment and sanctions relief.
dailyalert.orgThe United Arab Emirates urged immediate implementation of the U.S.-Iran preliminary deal on June 15, 2026, including a halt to hostilities and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
thehindu.comThe 14-point memorandum includes an immediate halt to military operations, release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, and a 60-day period for final nuclear talks.
Seoul's defense ministry outlined a four-phase plan after the United States and Iran announced a deal to end their war. The strait has been largely closed to shipping since fighting began in late February.
RapplerPresident Trump announced the initial phase of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement would be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening immediately after. Iranian officials said the signing may occur in the coming days but not on Sunday.
fortune.comA senior U.S. administration official said Saturday that President Trump will discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz with allies at next week’s G7 summit in France. Britain and France have expressed interest in assisting once the conflict pauses. Mediators said an agreement to end…
news.google.comPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrote in the Financial Times that Japan will pursue international cooperation to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and supply chains stable. She is scheduled to visit Britain, Italy and France this week.
theiranproject.comA senior administration official said the agreement reopens the Strait of Hormuz, provides the U.S. with enriched material, and includes an inspection regime. The deal is expected to be signed within days.
koreaherald.comSpeakers at the 2026 Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum examined how conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have altered energy flows. Discussions focused on infrastructure changes in Central and Eastern Europe and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz.
thehindu.comPresident Trump said a deal could be signed as early as this weekend. The agreement would end the naval blockade and open the Strait of Hormuz.
The GuardianPresident Trump called off U.S. strikes on Iran on June 11, 2026, after Tehran submitted a finalized draft agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin nuclear negotiations. The deal was approved by multiple regional governments.
abcnews.go.comIsrael and Lebanon reached a new ceasefire agreement on Wednesday that includes pilot security zones inside Lebanon where Hezbollah would be banned. The deal follows U.S.-mediated talks and comes after an earlier truce collapsed.
middleeasteye.netU.S. Central Command conducted strikes on a control tower on Qeshm Island on Wednesday. The action followed reported Iranian missile attempts against Kuwait and Bahrain.
One in five new vehicles sold in Australia during May was an electric vehicle. Nearly half of all new vehicles sold were either electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid.
France 24Iranian drones struck Kuwait's main airport, killing one and injuring others, while U.S. forces hit an Iranian site on Qeshm Island. Both sides traded accusations over violations of a weeks-old truce.
The top U.S. diplomat told senators an interim deal with Iran could be reached within days but warned any agreement must be acceptable to the Senate and the American people. Negotiators are working on a 60-day ceasefire extension that would reopen the strait and release frozen as…
asiaone.comIran announced it will not resume talks until Israeli operations in Lebanon and Gaza end. Officials also stated they will close the Strait of Hormuz if certain conditions are not met.
interestingengineering.comBLSK Energy and Argonne National Laboratory will commercialize pyroprocessing to recover fuel from U.S. nuclear waste. The project targets a pilot plant by 2034 amid administration efforts to cut reliance on Russian uranium.
ForbesThe project advanced in March 2026 after a decade of review. It targets mid-2030s production and $1 billion-plus annual economic impact.
A purpose-built Chinese car carrier arrived in Melbourne carrying 5000 vehicles after oil price increases linked to conflict in the Middle East drove higher electric vehicle sales. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the shipment and reactions from industry figures.
realitytea.comPresident Trump sent Iranian officials a tightened framework for ending the war on or before May 31, 2026. The updated conditions address nuclear arrangements and the Strait of Hormuz.
nypost.comThe nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford will export electricity from its reactors to Naval Station Norfolk later this summer. Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao disclosed the plan during a May 14 congressional hearing. The test is part of an effort to secure reliable power for…
news.google.comCENTCOM said Iran launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait and five one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz on May 27-28. Kuwaiti forces intercepted the missile and U.S. forces intercepted the drones.
ForbesThe effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off roughly half the world’s fertilizer trade routes. The United Nations warned that production cuts and lower crop yields could last for years.
Al JazeeraPresident Trump stated during a White House cabinet meeting that the United States would 'blow up' Oman if it interferes with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks followed reports of talks between Iran and Oman about jointly charging tolls for vessels using the waterway.
realitytea.comPresident Trump stated the United States will prevent any other party from controlling the Strait of Hormuz and issued a direct warning to Oman. The comments came as U.S.-Iran talks remain stalled.
uctoday.comNATO security officials told OilPrice.com that Russia is increasing pressure on European energy networks through sabotage and cyberattacks. The warning comes as attention also focuses on Russian nuclear weapons transfers to Belarus.
theaviationist.comU.S. officials stated that American forces are not currently escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement leaves the world's busiest oil transit route without formal U.S. naval protection.
The U.S. conducted strikes on two Iranian vessels and missile sites on Monday. Iran said it would respond and reported downing a U.S. drone.
Four nations agreed to form a fuel security forum and a maritime surveillance program after a foreign ministers meeting in the Indian capital. The gathering occurred hours after U.S. military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open following U.S. strikes on Iran the previous day. He also said talks with Iran continue and final language could take several days.
realitytea.comPresident Trump stated negotiations with Iran are advancing and could produce a peace agreement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated an announcement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz might come soon.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIranian officials traveled to Doha for discussions with Qatari counterparts on a potential U.S.-Iran agreement covering the Strait of Hormuz and frozen assets. An official briefed on the visit told Reuters the talks also include Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
indiatoday.intoday.inU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian officials during a four-day trip that began Sunday. The visit follows recent tariff measures and an interim trade arrangement between the two countries.
pbs.orgWashington delivered a final offer to Tehran on Wednesday. Officials said further details could be released later today.
The United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement that would extend a ceasefire for 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and allow Iran to sell oil while talks continue on its nuclear program.
FortuneU.S. officials announced Saturday that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is largely negotiated. The deal would involve Iran gradually reopening the strait, U.S. easing of a naval blockade, and phased sanctions relief.
vanguardngr.comIran and Pakistan delivered a revised plan to the United States aimed at halting the current conflict and restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Washington is expected to respond by Sunday.
Iran, the United States and Pakistan said Saturday that recent talks produced progress toward ending nearly three months of war. Officials from all three countries indicated further developments could occur within the next several days.
U.S. President Donald Trump faces questions over whether military gains against Iran can be converted into a lasting geopolitical outcome. Iran retains control of the Strait of Hormuz and has not agreed to nuclear concessions.
France 24Iranian officials said Saturday they are reviewing the latest peace proposal but accused Washington of excessive demands. US media reported the White House is considering new strikes if talks fail.