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US-Iran war: Oil flow through Hormuz rises after ceasefire, but fresh strikes spark fears, IEA says

Iran war news: Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz recovered sharply after a ceasefire. Renewed hostilities this week have revived uncertainty over global oil markets. Benchmark crude prices fell through June as tanker traffic resumed. Global oil supply rebounded in June, supporting Gulf production recovery. The outlook depends on…

The Economic Times

Hormuz Stays Open as Iran–US Strikes Lift Oil Prices Amid Gulf Tensions

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iranian claims that it has shut the key transit route for oil and natural gas to traffic.

Benzinga

US-Iran strikes: latest developments

DUBAI - Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes, further undermining efforts to salvage Middle East peace efforts.

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US-Iran strikes: Latest developments on Gulf attacks, Hormuz closure

Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes, further undermining efforts to salvage Middle East peace efforts. US strikes 140 targets CENTCOM said Saturday the US military had hit "approximately" 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for…

The Economic Times

Trump claims strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic despite Iran earlier announcing closure – as it happened

Tehran reportedly attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes

The Guardian - UK

Middle East ceasefire dead as US bombs Iran again, Hormuz shuts and missiles fly over Gulf countries — top developments

The United States carried out a third round of strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking a commercial container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran announced that it had once again closed the strategic waterway, stepped up attacks on US military facilities across the Gulf and…

The Times of India

Qatar’s former ruler who abdicated after turning tiny Arab nation into global powerhouse dies at 74

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani mastermind the Persian Gulf state’s transformation from a quiet backwater into an influential international crossroads in less than a generation

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Booms heard in Doha as UAE air defences engage with Iranian missiles & drones

United Arab Emirates air defence systems are responding to incoming missiles and drones from Iran. Explosions were heard in Qatar's capital, Doha, as security alerts were issued. This escalation follows fresh United States strikes on Iranian targets. Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning of severe responses to any…

The Economic Times

What makes the Sultanate of Oman the Gulf's geopolitical exception?

Removed from the theatrics of petrodollar politics seen across the rest of the Gulf, the Sultanate of Oman's famed discretion and diplomacy have made it an indispensable intermediary in the region.

Radio France Internationale

Fight for Hormuz swings between missiles & diplomacy as Iran minister reaches Oman

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Oman to discuss ship passage safety. The United States seeks a public pledge for secure and free transit. Recent hostilities escalated after attacks on commercial tankers in the Gulf. Both sides have agreed to continue talks despite the ongoing conflict. Oil prices have…

The Economic Times

Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks

Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew.

Radio France Internationale

Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations are remaining cautious to avoid direct involvement in the confrontation. Crude oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing…

The Economic Times

US demands Iran publicly guarantees Strait of Hormuz is open and safe for ships

Tehran’s top diplomat at the United Nations insists any activity in the Gulf channel ‘rests exclusively with Iran’

Evening Standard

Trump agrees to more Iran talks but insists truce is over

TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump said Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the long-time foes was over.

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The Economic Times

Unclaimed strikes hit southern Iran as Hormuz tensions persist

Mysterious airstrikes hit Iran after United States attacks concluded. Iran launched retaliatory attacks across the Middle East, targeting several nations. Gulf Arab states and Israel have not claimed responsibility for these strikes. Iran continues to assert sole control over the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway. Maritime advisories urge ships to…

The Conversation

Why Iran broke the ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and what might happen next – expert Q&A

The 60-day ceasefire signed by the US and Iran three weeks ago fell apart on July 8. Iran targeted vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz without its say-so, prompting the US to respond with strikes against a range of military targets in the Islamic Republic.

The Times of India

No 'nuclear dust' for US? Iran begins restoring Bushehr nuclear plant operations after recent attacks

Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant employees are returning to the facility after recent explosions. The International Atomic Energy Agency is closely monitoring the situation and urges restraint. Nuclear experts have long warned of devastating consequences from any attack on the plant. A direct strike could release significant radioactivity and contaminate Gulf…

The Conversation

The US can’t win with force in the Strait of Hormuz – Iran must be offered a realistic incentive to settle

Iranian attacks on Gulf vessels trying to transit via Omani sovereign waters have once again pulled the region into a tit-for-tat spiral of escalation.

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Euronews

Global oil demand set for first annual drop since the COVID-19 pandemic, IEA says

Global oil consumption is on course to shrink this year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Energy Agency has said, as the war between the US and Iran throttled Gulf exports, though the IEA also noted supply increased in June.

The Independent UK

Mysterious airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them

A series of mysterious airstrikes have hit Iran after the U.S. said it ended its attacks, raising questions about who targeted the Islamic Republic

The Economic Times

LNG tankers return to Strait of Hormuz despite renewed Middle East tensions

Liquefied natural gas tankers have resumed transiting the Strait of Hormuz recently. Twenty-two Japan-linked vessels exited the Gulf since Tuesday, Tokyo confirmed. This occurred despite renewed fighting and attacks on commercial shipping. Several ballast LNG tankers entered the strait in recent days. Japan-linked vessels in the Gulf have significantly decreased…

The Economic Times

Gold heads for weekly drop as Gulf attacks reinforce rate-hike bets

Gold prices held steady early Friday as markets assessed inflation risks. Renewed rate-hike expectations are pushing the non-yielding metal toward a weekly decline. U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states faced attacks after U.S. strikes on Iran. Markets now price in a higher chance of a September rate hike. Other precious…

The Economic Times

Fragile yen set for weekly decline as intervention risks mount

The yen remains near a forty-year low, causing trader concern over potential Japanese intervention. Renewed Gulf hostilities are casting a shadow over energy prices and global inflation outlooks. The dollar saw slight easing but remained largely unchanged for the week. Other currencies like the British pound and euro showed strength…

The Economic Times

Trump updated Netanyahu on US 'moves in Gulf': Israeli PM's office

President Trump updated Prime Minister Netanyahu on US Gulf operations. Israel voiced concerns to the White House regarding Turkey's statements. Turkey rejected Israel's claims about F-35 fighter jet sales. Tensions have mounted between Trump and Netanyahu over Iran. Israel also informed the US of a new Iranian plot.

The Economic Times

US official says 'technical talks' continue with Iran, no new strikes in past hours

United States officials stated no fresh strikes occurred while diplomatic talks continue. Iran launched attacks on US military sites in Gulf states on Thursday. These strikes were retaliation for earlier US attacks on Iranian military infrastructure. The recent exchanges further strained a fragile three-week-old ceasefire. Both sides stressed the need…

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