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Trump threatens Oman with bombing over Hormuz deal

Trump threatens Oman with bombing over Hormuz deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if the Gulf state interferes with Washington's efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. The ultimatum arrives as a 60-day diplomatic window concerning Iran expires amid escalating regional tensions.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 21:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
EIA raises oil price forecast as shipping disruptions persist in Hormuz

EIA raises oil price forecast as shipping disruptions persist in Hormuz

The US Energy Information Administration has upgraded its oil price forecast as severe shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz look set to continue.

Sport ·12 Aug 2026, 12:08 ·Amelia Stone 3 min read
US expects oil supply disruptions through end of 2027

US expects oil supply disruptions through end of 2027

Persistent oil supply disruptions linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict are projected to continue through the end of next year, driving up global fuel price forecasts.

Business ·12 Aug 2026, 10:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Pakistan interior minister heads to Tehran to mediate US‑Iran conflict

Pakistan interior minister heads to Tehran to mediate US‑Iran conflict

Pakistan's interior minister has traveled to Tehran to discuss bilateral ties and regional security following Houthi missile strikes in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 18:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
RBI MPC Meeting and US Iran War Shape Indian Stock Market Triggers

RBI MPC Meeting and US Iran War Shape Indian Stock Market Triggers

Indian equity benchmarks recover as investors monitor the RBI's monetary policy meeting, international crude oil prices, and corporate earnings.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 10:12 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent amid Iran war risks

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent amid Iran war risks

The Bank of England has kept its benchmark interest rate frozen at 3.75 per cent, marking the fifth consecutive meeting borrowing costs remained unchanged.

Politics ·30 Jul 2026, 15:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool

Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool

Global markets reacted to a sudden shift in geopolitics as crude oil prices plummeted and Wall Street finished a choppy session with mixed results.

Business ·28 Jul 2026, 00:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil prices tumble 5% as US and Iran pause military strikes

Oil prices tumble 5% as US and Iran pause military strikes

Crude prices fell sharply in early trading after Washington and Tehran agreed to a temporary pause in military strikes, easing major supply fears.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 04:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US disables second merchant ship as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf

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.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 23:10 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran Revolutionary Guards stop four ships in Strait of Hormuz

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.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 18:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Indian crew safe after LPG tanker Meda attacked in 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.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 20:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates

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.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 17:09 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deadly Jordan attack

US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deadly Jordan attack

The U.S. military has conducted a series of airstrikes against Iranian military facilities in retaliation for a deadly attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. The conflict has escalated to impact regional infrastructure and global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US and Iran exchange strikes as regional infrastructure damage grows

US and Iran exchange strikes as regional infrastructure damage grows

Conflict between the US and Iran has intensified as both sides target critical infrastructure, disrupting energy transport and hitting facilities in neighboring nations.

Transport ·18 Jul 2026, 14:31 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: US ends seventh consecutive night of Iran strikes

US-Iran War Live Updates: US ends seventh consecutive night of Iran strikes

Following a week of intense air strikes, the US military has targeted Iranian infrastructure, triggering retaliatory attacks across the Gulf.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US and Iran escalate air strikes as conflict over Strait of Hormuz intensifies

US and Iran escalate air strikes as conflict over Strait of Hormuz intensifies

US-Iran hostilities have escalated into a sustained campaign of aerial strikes against regional infrastructure, leading to significant casualties and shipping disruptions.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 01:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

US forces are striking Iranian transport and surveillance hubs as the regional conflict spreads, triggering missile retaliations across the Middle East.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 00:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

US-Iran hostilities have caused the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting energy markets and triggering reciprocal strikes on military infrastructure.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 13:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Hormuz Risk Is Back: Why The Market Is Wrong On Energy - Forbes

Hormuz Risk Is Back: Why The Market Is Wrong On Energy - Forbes

Renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and the revocation of a key U.S. sanctions license have created significant energy market uncertainty.

Business ·16 Jul 2026, 10:41 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
US reimposes Iran blockade and escalates strikes as conflict intensifies

US reimposes Iran blockade and escalates strikes as conflict intensifies

The United States has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and launched fresh airstrikes, signaling the collapse of a recent interim ceasefire.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read