Strait Of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it targeted two US vessels and eight oil tankers in the Gulf. This follows US strikes destroying Iranian tankers and rising oil prices.

UBS released an economic review advising investors to diversify bond portfolios amid shifting global interest rate expectations, hawkish central banks, and changing market yields.

Iran launched a massive missile barrage targeting US bases in Jordan, with interceptions visible over Eilat. The strikes follow US attacks on Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf.

Explosions shook the Persian Gulf near Kharg Island amid reports of an attack on an Iranian oil tanker. The US military reportedly ordered tankers to clear the area as Iran threatens retaliation against American bases.

Iran claimed it captured a US Navy unmanned robotic submarine in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US Treasury imposed sweeping sanctions targeting Iran's civil aviation industry and foreign suppliers.

Suez Canal revenues jumped 42% in July to $505 million as Saudi Arabia diverted oil exports and stranded ships paid to return north. Despite the rebound, earnings remain far below 2023 peaks.

The fourth annual MEAD Conference opens in Washington, D.C., gathering delegates from 24 countries, including Middle Eastern nations without formal ties to Israel, to address regional security, Iran, and economic integration.

A global shortage of heavy marine fuel has triggered a 76% price surge in Singapore to $130 per barrel. Geopolitical conflicts and drone strikes on refineries have severely disrupted supply chains, driving up shipping costs.

U.S. President Donald Trump shared a report detailing calls by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf to end the war and focus on Iran's severe economic crisis amid stalled diplomatic talks.

Goldman Sachs projects oil prices could reach $120 per barrel if shipping attacks escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts recommend hedging geopolitical risks with long positions in natural gas and refined products.

Polymarket traders pushed the odds of Israel closing its airspace to 80%. The spike is driven by users betting on the routine Yom Kippur closure, which outsiders mistake for military escalation.

Iran's National Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei announced a pending no-sail zone outside the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows US retaliatory strikes on Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on US warships.

The US State Department has extended its military deployment in the Middle East until 2027. A US military source stated that the Pentagon is preparing for a prolonged confrontation with Iran and enhanced maritime security.

The US Navy conducted a covert four-month operation using Navy SEALS and advanced sonar drones to clear Iranian sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, enabling President Donald Trump to declare the shipping lane clear.

The price of 95-octane gasoline fell to NIS 7.75 per liter at midnight. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed the decree reducing the excise tax after overcoming legal hurdles.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.