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“Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Friday that two oil tankers had caught fire and been stopped in the Strait of Hormuz, as Qatari mediators returned to Tehran for another round of talks aimed at ending the war between Iran and the United States.”

“Instead, Trump has reportedly drawn up plans to launch renewed strikes against Iran after the midterms as he seeks to break Iran’s grip on the strait of Hormuz, an energy choke point that was the conduit for one-fifth of the world’s energy supplies before the…”

“By blockading the Strait of Hormuz in a way that the United States had difficulty undoing, Iran demonstrated the vulnerability of key world maritime arteries, something Ansarullah had already highlighted by striking at shipping in the Red Sea to protest the…”

“The talks are aimed at reopening the strait of Hormuz, lifting sanctions on Iran, and for Houthis to withdraw in Yemen. - The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, keeping rates at one of the highest pre-election levels seen in…”

“The first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States since 2022 is expected to arrive in New York within the next few weeks, but its 40,000-ton cargo amounts to less than two hours of American consumption.”

“On Friday, the foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany and Italy met their counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt in Istanbul to discuss the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz.”

“According to Iranian state television, the Revolutionary Guard navy this week again threatened to strike US military bases in the region if the United States keeps helping guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for the global…”

“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.”

“"Given the malign actions of the terrorist US military in targeting several oil tankers of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we warn all tanker crews in the area of the ports of Kuwait and Bahrain, which host these terrorists and are partners in their aggression,…”

“Rezaei, in his interview with Al Jazeera, rejected the US accusation that Tehran violated the MoU by striking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Iran’s actions came only after US attacks on Bandar Abbas and an Iranian surveillance platform…”

“Nuclear weapons; Strait of Hormuz; Yemen’s war On the collapsed MoU, Rezaei rejected US accusations that Tehran violated the deal by striking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, telling Al Jazeera’s Edghir that Iran’s actions came only after US strikes on…”

“US Air Force officer recalls 'free-falling' to ground with damaged parachute after plane was shot down over Iran US military helping to keep Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping, Centcom says Despite an ongoing blockade of Iranian maritime trade and…”

“However, officials supportive of resuming the attacks have privately admitted that new strikes would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway in the Persian gulf responsible for one-fifth of all global oil.”

“Attacks on tankers in the strait of Hormuz reached their highest levels of the war, cutting traffic through the waterway and deepening fears about supply.”

“'The United States is in a very strong position with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Iranian economy collapsing.”

“Iranian forces also displayed drones that have been used in attacks targeting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz — a vital factor in the war.”

“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 Iranian government simultaneously reported launching a new attack on a commercial vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage it has attempted to control since the war began.”

“Attacks flare between the U.S. and Iran after a monthlong pause AMMAN, Jordan — The U.S. military struck what it said were Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday while Iran retaliated with strikes on U.S. forces in Jordan and the United…”

“Oil price jumps after U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks Oil prices surged more than 3% after U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz, prompting retaliation from Tehran which launched attacks targeting American allies…”

“…o $91.09 a barrel and the October contract for American crude saw a similar-sized increase to $86.22 after U.S. forces hit rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Hormuz Strait on Sunday night and Iran's military retaliated, targeting American bases in…”

“Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' with Iran U.S. signals it can keep up naval blockade indefinitely, increase economic pressure on Iran Mediator Pakistan made "significant progress" in the latest talks with Tehran that focused on preventing…”

“Projectile hits oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz off Oman coast, U.K. maritime agency says An oil tanker was struck and disabled by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, a British maritime agency said.”

“Iraq is asking Iran to grant special status to Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz because the country has been affected greatly by Iran's war with the U.S. and needs to guard its economic interests, according to a statement from Iraqi Parliament…”

“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.”

“• Araghchi says Tehran can reply to proposal within days; Iranian atomic chief vows not to give up enrichment • Centcom terms Hormuz closure claims ‘false’ TEHRAN: Iran announced on Thursday that it was still reviewing Washington’s response to a proposal…”

“Trump believes that America is gaining leverage as the U.S. military is having greater success in helping oil tankers traverse the Strait of Hormuz and get Gulf allies' oil to market, while a Navy blockade is shutting down Iran's own oil exports.”

“Iran's state television reported that seven oil tankers were either struck by attacks or hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight Thursday (October 22, 2026), possibly making this the largest single-day number of vessels damaged in the waterway since…”

“…at meaningful relief for the global oil market would depend in large part on developments in the Middle East, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies…”

“Iran has vowed to take control of tanker shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which has driven up transport insurance costs even though flows have reportedly returned to prewar levels in recent weeks.”

“The vital shipping chokepoint has become an important alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian attacks have raised the costs and risks for oil tanker operators.”

“While the Strait of Hormuz has reopened and significant tanker loads are getting through, the Iranians have recently stepped up their attacks on ships attempting to transit the strait and, in any case, with roughly 40 per cent of Middle Eastern refinery…”

“Meanwhile, Iran’s IRGC said it struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz for attempting to take an “illegal route”, as Tehran seeks to enforce its own blockade on the vital waterway.”

“Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routes AI generated LONDON – Tankers are facing a higher risk of attacks and intimidation as they try to get critical shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran issued new warnings it…”

“The Trump administration has rejected Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day deal focused first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, in which the US would lift sanctions and unfreeze Iranian funds while nuclear talks were postponed.”

“He also claimed Iran had “lost complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz and that its economy was “in total and complete freefall”.”

“…ear Admiral Ali Fadavi said that for the first time since the conflict began, there were no US vessels in the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman or even the northern Indian Ocean, claiming US warships were “100 per cent vulnerable” to Iranian…”

“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…”

“The main point of contention remains Iran’s attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for Gulf oil and gas where a U.K. maritime agency reported on Sunday another tanker was struck by an unknown projectile.”

“Tanker in Strait of Hormuz struck by projectile, British military says A projectile struck a tanker on the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center said.”

“…an awaiting formal reply to its proposal to reopen troubled strait; Qatari mediators trying to find common ground • Ghalibaf warns of fresh strikes if provoked; IRGC urges American voters to oppose war • Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia resumes loading at…”

“Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters on Thursday that Tehran had conveyed a proposal to the United States via intermediaries under which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened if Tehran's conditions were met.”

“The gains made by the Houthis have cemented the hold of Iran and its regional allies over two key waterways in the Middle East — and the straits of Bab al-Mandab and Hormuz — which are major shipping arteries for global flows of energy.”

“Their argument is that control of the Strait of Hormuz has to be paired with enough military pressure that Iran cannot compensate through the Houthis, Iraqi militias, attacks on pipelines, or other regional pressure points.”

“Energy prices have already shot up following conflict involving Iran and the shutting down of the Strait of Hormuz.”

“The Houthis have also said they’re blockading Saudi ships in the Red Sea and have hit several ships in the waterway, which has served as a key oil export route for Saudi Arabia since the Iran war disrupted Strait of Hormuz traffic.”

“Iran has de facto controlled traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for joint US-Israeli attacks on its territory since late February, disrupting one of the world’s most important energy routes.”

“…) pipeline connects the kingdom’s main oil-producing fields in the east of the country with Yanbu port on the Red Sea coast in the west, allowing Saudi crude to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has largely remained closed since the United States-Israel war…”

“Months later, the conflict continues, the Strait of Hormuz remains unstable, Arab energy infrastructure is still under attack, the Houthis are advancing in Yemen, and America’s partners are increasingly uncertain about what Washington will—and will not—defend.”

“On Monday, Iran and Gulf states are due to meet in Oman over passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while the Houthis have pushed to the edge of another maritime chokepoint at Bab al-Mandeb.”

“Oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel in recent days amid disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz linked to the Iran war and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.”

“The recent attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi energy infrastructure have also pushed crude prices up, with Brent crude rising $3.21 to $107.82 a barrel.”

“The Iran-backed of virtually all of the country's coastline along the Bab el-Mandeb, declared a blockade of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports, and launched attacks on Saudi-owned vessels in the area.Qatar's government warned Tuesday that a wider closure of the Bab…”

“… the US and Israel launched their huge, combined assault on Iran, the regime in Tehran now exerts authority over not just one, but two of the world's most important maritime passages: the Strait of Hormuz, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, and the Bab…”

“After the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran collapsed in July, attacks paused, then resumed, coupled with Iranian closures of the Strait of Hormuz and US naval blockade.”

“Looks like he was right. 🇮🇷 Iran War Updates Loose talk: Donald Trump said “We’re going to hit them hard” and “There will be a response” to Iranian strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan on Sunday – strikes launched after the U.S. hit Iranian launchers near the…”

“Bueller?… Loomer? 🇮🇷 Iran War Updates Strait strikes: On Saturday, a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“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.”

“The expiration of the MoU, which US and Iranian officials cast as a step towards a permanent end to the war, came as attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continued to cast a shadow over one of the most critical nodes in the global energy…”

“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.”