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First U.S. strike on Iran since July sends Brent crude back above $90
U.S. forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after Washington said Revolutionary Guard personnel were preparing to deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an Iranian missile response and pushing Brent crude above $90.
Iran-Oman Hormuz deal moves closer as tanker attack tests fragile push to reopen vital oil route
Iran and Oman advance a Hormuz shipping corridor and mine-clearing plan as Qatar mediates and a new tanker attack highlights continuing risks.
Trump approval stays at record-low 33% as US support for Iran war falls to 31%
A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows Donald Trump’s approval holding at a record low while public support for US military action against Iran continues falling.
Secret Service responds after Iranian state media appears to threaten Barron Trump amid escalating US-Iran tensions
Secret Service examines an Iranian state-media threat against Barron Trump as US-Iran tensions escalate amid war and expanding sanctions.
US launches economic offensive against Iran as Tehran’s rial crashes to record low
US expands Iran sanctions across five sectors as Tehran’s rial hits a record low and Washington threatens foreign trade partners with penalties.
Trump administration readies Iran financial offensive as Hormuz tensions escalate
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is due to unveil another major sanctions package against Iran on August 24 as Tehran threatens broader disruption to Gulf oil exports.
UAE suspends all Iran trade and financial transactions after new ballistic missile threat
UAE halts all trade and financial transactions with Iran after a missile scare, threatening one of Tehran’s most important economic lifelines.
Strait of Hormuz virtually shuts as Iran defies US and Trump tells Americans to accept $4 gasoline
Only two ships were recorded crossing the Strait of Hormuz on August 14, with no visible crude shipments, as Iran vowed to maintain its blockade and Donald Trump told Americans that higher gasoline prices were a necessary cost of preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses after two UAE oil tankers come under drone attack
UAE blames Iran for attacks on two oil tankers as Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses and Washington threatens tougher economic pressure.
Trump claims US has total control of Strait of Hormuz as Iran peace talks stall
Trump says the US has total control of Hormuz, but Iran rejects ceasefire-extension claims as stalled peace talks deepen the global energy crisis.