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“Saudi oil exports were already under pressure thanks to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf.”

“In pictures: US carrier George HW Bush visits Thailand after six-month Middle East deployment Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met, Nournews reports The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions set out in a June interim…”

“Iraq ships crude through Hormuz Meanwhile, Iraq's state-owned Oil Tanker Company transported 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude aboard a large crude carrier through the Strait of Hormuz, in what its director general described on Saturday as the company's first…”

“Renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges send oil price back over $100 US for first time in several weeks In addition to attacks on the war, Iran fired missiles at base used by U.S. in Jordan Iran said Wednesday it had attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the…”

“Iran said it attacked 10 ships, including two U.S. vessels, near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil tankers.”

“The Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway through which some 20% of the world’s oil flowed before the war, has become the key battleground in the conflict as both the U.S. and Iran have attacked tankers.”

“Araghchi claimed the Memorandum of Understanding collapsed in July because the U.S. attacked first, though it’s been established that the deal fell apart because of renewed Iranian attacks against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz — an action that reportedly…”

“While Iranian authorities did not confirm any attacks in the Strait of Hormuz that day, shipping continues to be attacked in the waters, including an Indian cargo ship last week, which killed a sailor.”

“Iran effectively closed the strait after the U.S. and Israel attacked the Islamic Republic in late February, and the number of ships passing through has dropped significantly because of Iranian threats and attacks on vessels in the waterway.”

“Gem No.2 is one of a record number of ships that reported being attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz at the start of October.”

“People have been scouring the strait of Hormuz for spilt cargo after Iran attacked at least 15 container ships traversing the crucial waterway in the past 10 days.”

“Thousands of sailors remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating attacks on commercial ships, the United Nations’ top maritime official warned Sunday after Iran accused the US military of using an international emergency radio channel to…”

“…ump has threatened to bomb Oman, a US ally that sits across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran – the waterway lies in the maritime territories of Iran and Oman – in an apparent bid to dissuade Muscat from striking any deal with Tehran to jointly manage the…”

“In this story: Three ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked in recent days, British maritime officials said.”

“Since the US and Israel attacked Iran in February, Tehran has largely blocked the Strait of Hormuz - through which about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas usually passes.”

“Iran and Oman, which is on the opposite side of the strait, are reportedly in the final stages of agreeing upon a plan for joint management of the waterway, which regional officials have said would include having ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an…”

“Iran and Oman, which is on the opposite side of the strait, are reportedly in the final stages of agreeing upon a plan for joint management of the waterway, which regional officials have said would include having ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an…”

“Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States and Israel struck Iran in late February, and wants to charge tolls for passage, attacking ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route.”

“Those gains gave the rebels better surveillance of shipping on a corridor that is a crucial alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has been attacking ships.”

“Those gains gave the rebels better surveillance of shipping on the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a corridor that is a crucial alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has been attacking ships.”

“Those gains gave the rebels better surveillance of shipping on a corridor that is a crucial alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has been attacking ships.”

“Named for its precarious route, it lies on the opposite side of the peninsula to the Strait of Hormuz, the shipping corridor whose traffic has been dramatically affected as the US and Iran wrestle for its control.”

“A source in the Saudi energy sector told AFP that an attack Sunday (October 4, 2026) had again halted pumping by the East-West pipeline to the Red Sea, a key conduit for the kingdom's exports since Iran blockaded the Strait of Hormuz at the start of the wider…”

“Mideast oil exports exceeded pre-Iran war levels last week, tracking firm says Middle East oil exports, excluding those from Iran, surpassed their pre-war levels last week, despite attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from the maritime…”

“It also gave Iran another potential source of leverage as the United States has started to loosen Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula.”

“It also gave Iran another potential source of leverage as the United States has started to loosen Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula.”

“The meeting, meant to take place in Oman on Monday, would have been the first talk between Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz since a mid-June memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran collapsed.”

“LONDON: A container ship and a dry bulk carrier both sank near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after being hit by projectiles in separate incidents, maritime officials said on Wednesday.”

“Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a ship hit naval mines and sank while passing through what they called an "unauthorised" route in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“A container ship has sunk near the strait of Hormuz and a second cargo vessel was reportedly sinking amid the sharpest uptick in Iranian attacks on shipping since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran.”

“Larak Island sits in the Strait of Hormuz, just a few miles off Iran's coast, and Tehran is believed to have used the island as a de facto toll booth as it demands ships pay fees to transit the strategic waterway safely.”

“Trump also postponed military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure after threatening to do so if Iran did not open access to the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Iran has criticized the sanctions, but also said they've been preparing for the sanctions for two years. 75 ships have been redirected in Strait of Hormuz by U.S. military blockade There has now been a total of 75 ships heading into or exiting Iranian ports…”

“Iran retaliated against US and Israeli attacks in February by effectively closing off the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping channel between Iran and the Gulf through which 20% of the world's oil and liquified natural gas travelled.”

“Centcom said it hit "dozens" of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in response to Iran's firing on US bases in Jordan and at ships in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“An interim agreement collapsed in recent weeks over renewed fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global energy supplies that Iranian attacks have again effectively closed.”

“A supertanker caught fire when it was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, officials said — just hours after the US struck a ship attempting to break its naval blockade on Iran.”

“US bombs cargo vessel in Gulf of Oman 'trying to run Iran blockade' Tehran, Iran – Strikes around the strategic Strait of Hormuz have picked up again as mediated efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran remain deadlocked.”

“It comes as security in the Strait of Hormuz continues to deteriorate amid the United States and Israel’s war on Iran.”

“Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, says UK maritime agency TEHRAN - A tanker was attacked on Oct 2 while leaving the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire but no casualties, a British maritime agency said.”

“Pipeline backups were ready Iran began attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz in response to the U.S.-Israeli bombardment that started the war.”

“Pipeline backups were ready Iran began attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz in response to the U.S.-Israeli bombardment that started the war.”

“But the group has repeatedly attacked ships in the Red Sea in previous years, including vessels with no clear connection to its stated targets.”

“In Beijing, the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Wednesday met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in a bid to secure Chinese support for its plans for the future administration of the strait of Hormuz.”

“The Guard displayed drones that have been used against ships in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran's attacks and threats have severely affected the Gulf region’s shipments of oil and natural gas to the rest of the world.”

“The guard displayed drones that have been widely used against ships in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has asserted control since the war began, severely affecting the Gulf region’s shipments of oil and natural gas to the rest of the world.”

“Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. military said it has clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian mines, removing a major obstacle to President Donald Trump's goal of regaining freedom of navigation through the vital energy route, though Iran refutes the claim.”

“Iran has criticized the sanctions, but also said they've been preparing for the sanctions for two years. 75 ships have been redirected in Strait of Hormuz by U.S. military blockade There has now been a total of 75 ships heading into or exiting Iranian ports…”

“…d States is assembling a massive arsenal that will be fully in place by early November, diplomatic efforts have continued, as US negotiators use the potential return to war as leverage with Iran to make progress on their demands on its nuclear program and…”

“Iran says 7 ships have been struck in Strait of Hormuz, Saudis intercept drones in airspace Saudi Arabia says at least 2 dead in attacks from Iran-aligned Houthis Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being hit…”

“Oil prices jumped to a five-month high on Thursday after attacks in Saudi Arabia and hits to tankers in the strait of Hormuz threatened further disruptions to the world’s crude supply.”

“About a dozen of the attacks were reported in the past week alone, demonstrating Iran’s rush to try and deter ships from undermining its claim to the Strait of Hormuz.”

“The closing of the Strait of Hormuz in February trapped one-third of the global helium supply.”

“WTI rose to a three-week high in the prior session after the Houthis attacked Saudi Aramco's headquarters and Iran said it was deploying new tactics to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz and keep oil prices high.”

“With trade through the Strait of Hormuz already obstructed by the war with Iran, disruption at both ends of the Arabian Peninsula threatens international commerce and energy markets.”

“Active hostilities have largely ended since the June memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US, but attacks on ships passing through the global oil chokepoint – the Strait of Hormuz – have continued.”

“Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have signalled they intend to disrupt an Arab-operated and United States-assisted shuttle system that has enabled more energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Israel war on Iran.”

“The first U.S. official said Iran is engaged in a “go for broke” strategy, banking that it can absorb economic ruin longer than the U.S. can sustain a failing war and an expensive and difficult Naval blockade and escort program in the Strait of Hormuz, while…”

“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli intelligence warned Britain beforehand of what he described as an Iranian-sponsored attack.”

“SECRETARY CHRIS WRIGHT: Well, because we've got increasing supplies coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, and they've continued to rise over the last months, over the last recent weeks.”

“If Tehran can disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — which carried roughly 20 per cent of the world’s oil before the war — could the Houthis also threaten the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital artery for about 12 per cent of global maritime trade?”

“The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, with Iran attacking commercial shipping and the American forces attempting to keep oil moving through one of the world’s most important waterways.”

“…ump — the impact is also likely to be felt by shoppers both in stores and online.Global oil prices have since the conflict effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway in the Persian Gulf that normally of the world's oil and natural gas…”

“An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader put the strategic logic plainly this month: the link between the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb “will change the battlefield,” and Iran and the Houthis share “a common destiny.””

“Tehran, Iran – Iran is claiming success in attacking ships – including US Navy vessels – near the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the strikes have forced Washington to move its warships further from the Iranian coast.”

“Ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman for West Asian oil from inside the Strait of Hormuz have reached their limits after Saudi Arabia diverted exports from the Red Sea, adding to shipments from other producers, trade sources and analysts said.”

“The Iranian authorities have attacked ships that they say use unauthorised routes – the southern route of the strait, closer to Omani waters – to transit the waterway.”

“Before the US-Israeli war with Iran began in late February, about 20% of both global oil products and liquefied natural gas supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Gulf and the Arabian Sea.”

“Oil prices jumped more than 3 percent on Monday after an Iranian ship was attacked on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West oil pipeline was damaged in a drone attack.”

“The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is the southern gateway to the Red Sea — a shipping lane that has become vital to energy giant Saudi Arabia's ability to export its gas and oil to international markets as the nearby Strait of Hormuz remains severely impeded by the…”

“Separately, a crew member was killed early on Sunday when an Iranian commercial ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media.”

“Iran said on Wednesday it had attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers.”

“The Iranian strike on the base in Jordan was carried out after the US attacked five Iranian tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for Iran targeting a US Navy warship.”

“The U.S. said it attacked and destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday; Iran said it targeted two U.S. ships and eight oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as they tried to traverse an area Iran has said is off-limits.”

“Washington is trying to increase the flow of oil to world markets by guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Gulf, while cutting off Iran's exports with a blockade just beyond it.”

“Since then, the Houthis have imposed a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia and repeatedly attacked its ships in the Red Sea -- a vital alternative route for oil exports after Iran all but halted Gulf shipments by blockading the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Instead of actually working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump is back to his usual nonsense: pretending that the trickle of ships the U.S. military is managing to escort out of the Persian Gulf is itself a major geopolitical win.”

“"They've learned their lessons from how Iran managed to basically dominate the Strait of Hormuz," he said, adding that the blockade of imports and oil exports leaves Saudi Arabia in a very vulnerable position.”

“A deal between the US and Iran appears further away than ever as Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz as American territory on Tuesday.”

“Meanwhile, Iran has made new demands about the restart of negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defence industry to accelerate the production of weapons.”

“President Donald Trump on Monday responded to Iran's conditions for a peace deal with his own demands that Iran pay compensation for people killed in wars, attacks and protests, in a rhetorical escalation likely to complicate efforts to reopen the Strait of…”

“Since the US and Israel attacked Iran in February, Tehran has largely blocked the Strait of Hormuz through which about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas usually passes.”

“Traffic in Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb "remains constrained," says data firm Kpler Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, the two major Middle East trade chokepoints that have been affected by the Iran war, "remains constrained,"…”