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news.sky.compolitics1 hr ago
Trump Sets 20 Percent Fee on Strait of Hormuz Cargo
President Trump announced a 20 percent toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. A White House official said the plan reflects months of internal discussion and follows earlier public warnings.
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india.comfinance3 hrs ago
China Crude Oil Imports Fall 41 Percent in June but Stockpiles Prevent Shortages
Official data showed imports at 7.12 million barrels per day, the lowest since October 2016. Refinery run rates also declined amid elevated prices linked to reduced flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
politics3 hrs ago
Iran's Parliament Introduces Bill to Formalize Control Over Strait of Hormuz After U.S. Drone Incidents
@MarioNawfal reported that Iran's parliament introduced legislation overnight to formalize control of the Strait of Hormuz. The bill asserts sovereignty, restricts certain vessels, and assigns enforcement to the military. It was timed to the downing of American drones, according…
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nbcnews.comworld3 hrs ago
U.S. and Iran Resume Strikes After MOU Breakdown
Iran struck three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz last Saturday. The United States responded with strikes on Iranian targets, citing violations of the free-flow-of-commerce clause in the recent memorandum of understanding.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics4 hrs ago
U.S. President Proposes 20 Percent Toll on Strait of Hormuz Transit
The U.S. president announced a 20 percent toll on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and ordered the resumption of bombing after an earlier ceasefire with Iran. Crude oil prices rose and stock markets fell following the announcement.
insurancejournal.comworld11 hrs ago
All Six Commodity Carriers Crossed Strait of Hormuz With Transponders Off on Sunday
Preliminary data show every vessel that transited the waterway on July 12 did so without active tracking signals. Dark crossings have outnumbered observable passages in recent days as attacks reshape routes.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics13 hrs ago
Trump Says U.S. Will Guard Strait of Hormuz, Charge 20 % Transit Fee, and Blockade Iranian Ports
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will guard the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20 per cent cargo fee. Oil prices rose after missile exchanges, while separate Australian developments included housing polls, an AI copyright proposal, union pressure, and the death of actor S…
thehindu.comfinance15 hrs ago
Oil rises 7.8 percent after U.S. and Iran assert control over Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude climbed to $81.92 a barrel after the United States and Iran each said the strait is under its control. Fighting has blocked tanker traffic, and U.S. officials called for a 20 percent payment on cargo to cover protection costs.
news.sky.comworld17 hrs ago
EU Ministers Back Ban on Trade With Israeli Settlements
@AJEnglish reported that EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on July 13, 2026, and largely favoured a ban on trade with Israeli settlements. President Trump also announced the resumption of a U.S. blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz the same day.
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nbcnews.compolitics19 hrs ago
U.S. Denies Iranian Claims of Strikes in Kuwait as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command rejected reports that three American service members were killed in Iranian strikes in Kuwait. The denial followed Iranian claims of drone attacks and coincided with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Al-Monitorpolitics7 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Restarts Blockade of Iranian Ships; Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the reinstatement of restrictions on Iranian vessels while permitting other nations fair access. The action follows U.S. strikes on Iranian capabilities and a formal war notification to Congress.
theconversation.combusiness21 hrs ago
Dubai Announces Plans for New Port on UAE East Coast
Dubai officials announced plans to build a new port on the UAE's eastern coast. The facility would increase shipping capacity and create an alternative route avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after the recent US-Iran war. No timeline or cost details were released.
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arynews.tvworld22 hrs ago
Iran's IRGC fires warning shots at two ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's state TV reported that the IRGC fired warning shots at two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. over control of the waterway.
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vanguardngr.compolitics23 hrs ago
Strait of Hormuz Ship Activity Shifts: Overall Volume Falls Over 50 Percent as Iran's Routes See Sharp Rise
@MarioNawfal reported that vessel crossings fell sharply in recent days. Activity rose on routes linked to Iran while the Omani corridor saw a steep drop after recent ship targeting there.
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abcnews.go.compolitics20 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Strikes Iran After Ship Attack; Iran Asserts Control of Strait of Hormuz
The United States conducted strikes on Iranian targets on July 11, 2026, following an attack on a container ship. The Trump administration said a nuclear deal is increasingly unlikely while demanding Iran declare the strait open.
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middleeasteye.netfinance1 day ago
Bahrain Says Air Defences Intercepted Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks
Bahrain’s military reported intercepting several Iranian aerial attacks on Monday morning. Iranian state media said Revolutionary Guard forces fired warning shots at two ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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en.antaranews.comworld1 day ago
Iran Launches Missile and Drone Strikes on U.S. Forces in Kuwait, Citing American Involvement as Reason
Iran carried out strikes on American troops and military systems in Kuwait. Tehran described the action as retaliation and asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. Separate statements from Iranian military branches signaled coordinated escalation.
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reviewjournal.comworld1 day ago
Iran Says U.S. Blocked Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum
Iranian officials stated that the 14-point memorandum signed in Islamabad has entered crisis mode. A spokesman cited paragraph 5 and a 60-day window covering Strait of Hormuz commitments.
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benzinga.comfinance1 day ago
European Natural Gas Prices Rise 3 Percent on Hormuz Tensions
Europe’s benchmark natural gas prices opened 3% higher Monday after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz prompted Qatar to suspend maritime activity. The August 2026 Dutch TTF contract rebounded above 50 euros per megawatt-hour.
middleeasteye.networld20 hrs agoUpdated
Fertilizer Ship Transits Into Persian Gulf Fall While Six Commercial Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz
Tanker tracking data show just four empty vessels booked for fertilizer cargoes entered the Gulf since June 30. Pre-conflict weekly loadings from the region have dropped from 20-40 ships to around five.
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asiaone.comfinance1 day ago
Six Tankers Clear Strait of Hormuz in Dark Mode on Sunday
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Sunday with all six vessels operating without transponders. Qatar suspended all maritime activity the same day. No ships were observed transiting early Monday via AIS signals.
news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
Britain Expected to Have Seventh Prime Minister in a Decade After Labour Leadership Vote
Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader on Friday and form a government. The US launched new strikes on Iran over the Strait of Hormuz while Britain investigates the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
Fortunefinance1 day ago
U.S. Forces Conduct Five Rounds of Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces carried out five rounds of attacks in the past week, including three in the last 24 hours. Oil futures rose 3.2 percent while U.S. stock futures declined less than half a percent.
asiaone.comfinance5 hrs agoUpdated
Oil Prices Rose and Stocks Fell After U.S. and Iran Strikes
Brent crude gained 4.7 percent to $79.59 a barrel and U.S. crude futures rose 3.4 percent to $73.87 after the latest round of strikes. U.S. Central Command said the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iranian state media reports of closure.
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Newsweekpolitics1 day ago
Retired U.S. general proposes seizing Iran's main oil-export island to pressure Tehran
McKenzie said on CBS that occupying the oil terminal would give the U.S. leverage in talks with Iran. The comments followed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets after an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fortunefinance1 day ago
U.S. Conducts Strikes on Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. carried out strikes Sunday against Iranian military targets around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by launching missiles and drones toward Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld1 day ago
U.S. and Iran Exchange New Strikes Despite Ongoing Peace Talks
U.S. Central Command carried out strikes on Iranian targets on July 11 and July 12, 2026, following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to resume negotiations and warned of catastrophic global consequences from…
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jns.orgfinance1 day ago
Iranian Authority: Strait of Hormuz Transit Currently Not Possible
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority stated that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is not possible at this time. The authority cited recent movements of U.S. military forces in the region as the reason.
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asiaone.compolitics1 day ago
Iran Denies CBS Report on Strait of Hormuz Attack Blame
A senior Iranian official rejected a CBS report that Tehran attributed recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to a rogue military faction. The official called the report part of a White House media disinformation campaign.
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FDDworld1 day ago
NATO Summit Held in Ankara
Leaders from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates attended the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara on or around July 7. Discussions addressed security cooperation during the ongoing conflict with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz stalemate.
middleeasteye.networld2 days ago
US Strikes on Iranian Cities Prompt Iran to Close Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military ordered the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice following overnight US attacks on Iranian cities. Gulf states including Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan reported Iranian missile and drone strikes, with some interceptions wounding civilians.
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uctoday.comfinance2 days ago
Qatar Orders All Maritime Vessels to Suspend Sailing in Its Waters
Qatar's Ministry of Transport directed every type of vessel to stop operations until further notice. The order follows attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and recent U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
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uctoday.comworld2 days ago
U.S. strikes hit Iranian military sites; Strait of Hormuz threat level remains severe
U.S. forces struck multiple Iranian military targets over three nights, while the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations kept the Strait of Hormuz threat rating at severe. Iranian officials reported attacks on a communications tower and a military facility, and several countrie…
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sbs.com.aufinance19 hrs agoUpdated
One Crew Member Missing After Attack on Container Ship Off Oman
Twenty-three crew members from the GFS Galaxy were rescued nine nautical miles east of Oman on July 12, 2026. One remains missing while India coordinates the search and condemns attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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rferl.orgworld2 days ago
Commercial Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Shows Little Change
Traffic counts remained at six vessels over the past 24 hours. The pattern held after an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged ship and subsequent U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
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asiaone.comfinance2 days ago
Oman Proposes Two Separately Controlled Routes in Strait of Hormuz
Oman has proposed managing traffic through a southern corridor under Omani control and a northern corridor requiring Iranian approval. The plan has not been finalized.
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asiaone.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After US Strikes Kill 17 and Damage Ship
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy closed the Strait of Hormuz on July 12 except for the northern Iranian route. The action followed a warning shot at a Cyprus-flagged container ship that used an unauthorized passage.
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middleeasteye.networld2 days ago
Iran and US Impose New Measures on Strait of Hormuz Traffic After Attacks
Iran and the United States presented opposing narratives on Saturday about traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides exchanged threats while pursuing talks through mediators. The exchanges followed the assassination of Iran's former supreme leader.
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theiranproject.comworld2 days agoUpdated
Iran, Oman, Qatar Discuss Traffic Management in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi in Muscat on Saturday. The United States has pressed Tehran for a public pledge to keep the strait open to shipping.
theiranproject.comfinance2 days ago
Iranian and Omani officials discuss ship passage through Strait of Hormuz
Iranian and Omani officials met in Muscat to review mechanisms for ensuring vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion focused on operational procedures for commercial shipping.
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nypost.comworld2 days ago
Iranian, Qatari and possibly Pakistani officials meet in Oman to discuss Strait of Hormuz transit framework
Iranian, Qatari and possibly Pakistani decision-makers gathered in Muscat on July 11 to discuss a transit framework for the Strait of Hormuz. Omani officials seek to open the Median Transit Lane for free commercial traffic.
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al-monitor.comfinance2 days ago
Iran Asserts Control Over Adjacent Waters in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. officials called for Iran to issue a statement confirming all routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain open and that targeting of ships will not resume.
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The Independentpolitics2 days agoUpdated
Oman Hosts Strait of Hormuz Lane Talks After U.S. Strikes on Iran and Iranian Strikes on Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
President Trump called on Iran to take responsibility for recent strikes on ships. Oman is mediating discussions with Iran to reopen a central shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz.
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middleeasteye.networld3 days ago
U.S. demands Iran pledge safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
The United States is seeking a public statement from Iran confirming the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic. Officials also reported new U.S. sanctions and Iranian casualties from recent strikes.
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ndtv.compolitics3 days ago
U.S. Treasury Department imposes new sanctions on Iran-linked entities
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions on individuals and groups linked to Iran. The measures follow reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
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arynews.tvpolitics3 days agoUpdated
U.S. Seeks Iran Pledge to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open
The Trump administration has asked Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic and to stop attacks on merchant ships by tomorrow. The request follows reported violations of a prior memorandum and two rounds of U.S. strikes.
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asiaone.compolitics3 days ago
Iran privately told U.S. officials they erred in Strait of Hormuz ship attacks
Iran privately told U.S. officials that its forces made a mistake in firing on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The communication occurred after the incidents and was conveyed through advisers.
asiaone.comfinance3 days ago
Iran Attacks Tankers, U.S. Reinstates Oil Sanctions After Hormuz Deal Breaks Down
Iran struck tankers this week after the U.S. lifted its naval blockade and eased oil sanctions under a memorandum of understanding. Washington reinstated sanctions and threatened to restore the blockade, while Tehran called the move a breach of the agreement.
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newslaundry.comfinance3 days ago
Kazakhstan Extends Petroleum Export Ban to May 2027
Kazakhstan will keep its petroleum export ban in place until May 22, 2027, and has added new border controls with Russia. The measures follow gasoline shortages in Russia linked to Ukrainian strikes on refineries and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
Al-Monitorworld3 days ago
U.S. Sanctions Iranian Banker and Exchange Houses After Shipping Attacks and Cross Strikes
The United States on July 10, 2026, imposed sanctions on Ali Ansari and Iranian exchange houses. The action follows Iran's attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
swissinfo.chworld3 days ago
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Oman for Regional Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday to discuss regional developments, particularly the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the IRNA news agency reported.
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wwd.comfinance3 days ago
Trump Orders Strikes on Iran After Attacks on Ships
President Trump on July 9 said the U.S. ceasefire with Iran had ended and ordered fresh strikes following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices rose sharply the prior day after Washington revoked a sanctions waiver for Iranian oil.
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rediff.comworld3 days ago
IMO Council Urges Countries to Reject Iran's Strait of Hormuz Traffic Controls
The International Maritime Organization's governing council adopted a non-binding decision Friday calling on member states to reject Iran's claim of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and its new traffic-control entity. The decision follows recent U.S.-Iran hostilities and att…
politics3 days ago
U.S. and Iran Maintain Back-Channel Talks Despite Hormuz Attacks and Rising Oil Prices
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran shows signs of collapse after renewed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil markets reacted with crude above $72 a barrel and U.S. gasoline prices climbing to $3.88 per gallon.
news18.comworld4 days ago
Former Thai Cargo Ship Crew Members Sue Operator Over March Attack
Three former crew members of the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree filed a lawsuit Friday against the vessel’s operator. The suit alleges labor rights violations and unfair dismissal after the ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March.
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en.antaranews.comworld4 days ago
LNG tankers continue entering Strait of Hormuz while some Japan-linked vessels exit Gulf
At least five ballast LNG carriers transited the waterway in recent days despite Iranian attacks on vessels and U.S. strikes. Japan-linked ships in the Gulf fell to four from 45 at the start of the conflict.
en.antaranews.comscience4 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Hull War Rates Fall to 1-3 Percent but 1,150 Vessels Remain Stranded
Insurance premiums for transiting the Strait of Hormuz rose to 10 percent of vessel value after the February 28 blockade before moderating to 1-3 percent. Policies are now priced six hours ahead and some include no-claims bonuses. More than 50 ships have been attacked since the c…
asiaone.comworld4 days ago
Analysts say Iran and U.S. used Hormuz pause to prepare for further confrontation
Economists and regional analysts described the recent lull in Strait of Hormuz fighting as a temporary window that allowed both sides to regroup. Officials from Gulf states issued statements calling for an end to attacks on shipping.
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israelnationalnews.compolitics4 days agoUpdated
U.S. Blocks New York City Meeting with Iran’s UN Ambassador
The Trump administration directed a senior New York City official to cancel a scheduled meeting with Iran's ambassador to the United Nations. The intervention occurred amid U.S.-Iran military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office confirmed the meeting d…
riotimesonline.compolitics5 days ago
U.S. Strikes Respond to Attacks on Shipping; Trump Keeps Diplomatic Channels Open
President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over following U.S. military strikes in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Markets reacted with higher oil prices and mixed stock performance.