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Saudi Arabia on high alert as intelligence warns of coordinated Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia on high alert as intelligence warns of coordinated Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia has raised security alerts following credible intelligence warning of coordinated Houthi and Iraqi militia strikes supervised by Iran.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 06:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran and Oman reach understanding on Strait of Hormuz shipping route coordinates

Iran and Oman reach understanding on Strait of Hormuz shipping route coordinates

Iran and Oman have agreed on shipping route coordinates in the Strait of Hormuz, though divisions remain over US blockades and mandatory transit fees.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 10:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

Gulf shipping traffic dropped sharply on Wednesday following maritime attacks and Houthi claims, compounding regional trade paralysis.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 09:06 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran close to Hormuz reopening deal with Oman, but US blockade stalls it

Iran close to Hormuz reopening deal with Oman, but US blockade stalls it

Iran and Oman have reached a tentative shipping lane agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, though reopening hinges on resolving US opposition and fee disputes.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 09:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran nears Strait of Hormuz draft deal with Oman as Trump signals announcement

Iran nears Strait of Hormuz draft deal with Oman as Trump signals announcement

Negotiators have finalized an Iran-Oman draft agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, awaiting leadership approval as U.S. President Donald Trump signals an imminent announcement.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 05:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen today or tomorrow amid Iran-Oman talks

Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen today or tomorrow amid Iran-Oman talks

President Trump stated that a diplomatic resolution regarding a vital waterway could be reached imminently following regional talks.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 03:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says Iran-Oman Hormuz deal could be sealed in days

Trump says Iran-Oman Hormuz deal could be sealed in days

President Donald Trump stated that a deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz could happen soon as Iran and Oman work to finalize a joint shipping corridor.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 01:12 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran and Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Iran and Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Iran and Oman are finalizing a shipping route agreement that could lift the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure on oil markets.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 01:06 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran backs Palestinian decisions in Gaza talks

US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran backs Palestinian decisions in Gaza talks

US-Iran hostilities have disrupted global shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while international condemnation grows over a surge in executions inside Iran.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 18:15 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Marco Rubio says progress made in Iran‑Oman Strait talks

Marco Rubio says progress made in Iran‑Oman Strait talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress is being made in talks, signaling a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz soon.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 11:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump warns Iran will be hit hard unless Hormuz reopens, oil prices drop

Trump warns Iran will be hit hard unless Hormuz reopens, oil prices drop

President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must reopen very soon or face severe military action, even as U.S. and Omani officials report progress in diplomatic talks.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 10:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran Considers Letting Europe Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran Considers Letting Europe Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran is reportedly considering European mine-clearance efforts in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. officials work to de-escalate commercial shipping concerns.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 03:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran seeks authority over inbound vessels in Hormuz talks with Oman

Iran seeks authority over inbound vessels in Hormuz talks with Oman

Iran is seeking formal authority over inbound shipping and visibility over outbound traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic discussions with Oman advance.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 21:42 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz as status of U.S.-Iran talks remain unclear

Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz as status of U.S.-Iran talks remain unclear

An attack on a merchant vessel near the Strait of Hormuz has caused global oil prices to rebound while Iran denies U.S. claims of bilateral negotiations.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 15:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran FM joins Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq

US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran FM joins Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq

Brent crude hovered near $85 a barrel as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage amid ongoing regional tensions.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 11:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US CENTCOM asks officers for creative ways to punish Iran

US CENTCOM asks officers for creative ways to punish Iran

As tensions persist, a senior US Central Command intelligence officer has asked analysts to brainstorm unconventional ways to pressure Iran.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 06:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump blasts ExxonMobil, Chevron for making ‘too much money,’ demands lower petrol prices

Trump blasts ExxonMobil, Chevron for making ‘too much money,’ demands lower petrol prices

US President Donald Trump has demanded that major oil producers return funds to the public, accusing companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron of making excessive profits.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 03:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Dow Jones hits record high as Iran talks boost market optimism

Dow Jones hits record high as Iran talks boost market optimism

Wall Street equities rallied as news of potential talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz caused oil prices and Treasury yields to decline.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 02:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say

No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say

U.S. officials have clarified that no new negotiations with Iran are planned despite President Trump's claims, as Tehran denies direct talks are underway.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 02:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump says talks with Iran imminent but US denies new negotiations

Trump says talks with Iran imminent but US denies new negotiations

President Trump announced that talks with Iran and a deal are imminent to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. and Iranian officials quickly denied any new direct negotiations.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 00:37 ·Leah Bennett 6 min read