Strait of Hormuz
Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes
President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies, opening the door for renewed diplomatic talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack
US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, following the eleventh-hour cancellation of a planned military strike.
Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal
President Donald Trump suspended a planned U.S. military strike against Iran after regional governments requested a pause to finalize a framework agreement.
Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House to explore options to curb Iran's nuclear program.
US strikes Iran-aligned groups in Iraq as conflict escalates
US forces launched airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq in response to drone attacks, as regional conflict impacted global oil markets.
Oman presents Iran with GCC-backed plan for voluntary Hormuz fees
Oman has delivered a GCC-backed proposal to Iran suggesting joint supervision of the Strait of Hormuz and voluntary navigation fees to help resolve ongoing trade disruptions.
Middle East tensions push oil above $100, stoking inflation fears
Brent crude has breached the $100-a-barrel threshold as US-Iran conflicts and Red Sea shipping disruptions strain global petroleum supplies.
US and Iran hold indirect talks via Oman as military pause enters third day
As a military pause between the United States and Iran enters its third day, Omani intermediaries are brokering indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
US and Iran pause strikes as diplomatic talks progress
The United States and Iran suspended military strikes for consecutive nights, creating a temporary opening for diplomatic channels to gain traction.
Iran conflict widens to Red Sea and Caspian despite US strike pause
The Middle East conflict has expanded toward the Red Sea and Caspian Sea as Houthi forces strike Saudi oil infrastructure and Ukraine targets an Iranian vessel, while the US pauses direct airstrikes.
Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran are making positive progress in negotiations to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz amid severe regional maritime disruptions and volatile oil markets.
US disables second merchant ship as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf
The US military disabled a second commercial vessel in Gulf waters as the expanding conflict with Iran shuttered critical energy corridors and pushed oil prices past $100 a barrel.
Iran Revolutionary Guards stop four ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted four commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz using warning shots, as regional tensions flared alongside drone strikes in Iraq and Jordan.
US expands airstrikes in Iran to target critical infrastructure and bridges
The United States has widened its aerial campaign against Iran to target critical infrastructure, bridges, and utilities following the collapse of an interim ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian crew safe after LPG tanker Meda attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The Indian Embassy confirmed the safety of 28 seafarers following an attack on the Mozambique-flagged Meda tanker in Iranian territorial waters. The incident highlights the growing risks to commercial shipping amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
US launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as Tehran hits Gulf targets
The escalating conflict has triggered a US naval blockade and widespread diplomatic withdrawals as Iranian drone strikes target facilities across the Gulf.
Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates
Violence escalated across the Middle East as the U.S. and Iran traded military strikes, leading to explosions near a U.S. base in Irbil, Iraq.
U.S. launches new strikes and Trump threatens ‘massive attack’ as Iran widens war
The United States has launched a thirteenth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets as Tehran expands hostilities to the Red Sea. President Trump warned of a potential massive operation as global oil markets respond to the ongoing maritime instability.
U.S. carries out 12th straight night of strikes as threats to oil trade deepen
U.S. forces target Iranian maritime and missile facilities as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz halts Iraqi production and disrupts commercial shipping.
Trump expands US force deployment as Iran war kills fourth service member
The Pentagon is expanding its war-fighting footprint in the Middle East following the death of a fourth U.S. service member amid nightly strikes against Iran.