#Ormuz Strait

On October 16, Brent crude futures rose above $110 a barrel for the first time since May amid a missile strike on Yanbu, attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and a unit shutdown at the Ryazan refinery following a drone attack.

Against the backdrop of Trump's rating falling to 33% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, Washington declared an "economic D-Day" to Iran — a package of secondary sanctions. An analysis of the macroeconomic, legal and electoral consequences of the conflict.

Trump announced the launch of the "most devastating economic operation" against Iran and warned third countries about sanctions for helping Tehran. The statement came against the backdrop of an active ceasefire and growing dissatisfaction among US allies.

On August 19, Iran warned the states of the Persian Gulf that support for US military forces would be treated as participation in combat operations. The statement came after the UAE suspended trade with Tehran.

The US has created a secret shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring the passage of 15 million barrels of oil per day. The operation, controlled by the 82nd Division, breaks the Iranian blockade.

Donald Trump named US domestic states as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz and claimed full control over the route, however, Iran continues to threaten a blockade, causing oil prices to rise.

Iran is preparing attack scenarios against US military bases in Europe, including Bulgaria and Cyprus, in response to potential escalation by the Trump administration. Tehran is also considering sabotage in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices are rising for the fourth consecutive day due to the US-Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump demands control over the strait, while Tehran demands the lifting of the embargo.

US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman for the second time in four months due to an agreement with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Washington fears losing control over the strategic waterway.

🚨 <b>CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF</b> 🌊 Iran has officially announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz until the US fulfills the conditions of the Islamabad Memorandum. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf accused Washington of violating the ceasefire. 🇺🇸 President Trump responded by announcing plans to declare the strait US territory. 🇷🇺 Russia continues to supply weapons to Iran via the Caspian Sea. The global economy is under threat. #Iran #Hormuz #Trump #Geopolitics

Donald Trump has revived the initiative to control the Strait of Hormuz, proposing a 20% fee for ship passage. Iran responded with a threat of blockade and a shift to an offensive policy.

Iran has officially shifted to an offensive policy and given the US a few weeks to fulfill the terms of the agreement, threatening a military strike and breaking the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in the event of a failure of negotiations.

🚨 Breaking: US and Iran Agree to Extend Ceasefire for 60 Days! 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷 According to Al Arabiya, the parties have reached an agreement to avoid a new escalation. However, official confirmation is pending. ⚠️ Meanwhile, WSJ reports on Iran's covert war preparations: IRGC is strengthening control, and missile stockpiles are growing. 🌊 Iran is attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, expanding the conflict zone to the Red Sea. 🗣️ US allies are dissatisfied with Trump's diplomacy, who threatens to declare the strait US territory. #Iran #USA #MiddleEast #Ceasefire #Geopolitics

🛢️ Oil prices frozen in anticipation: Brent at $88.72, WTI at $82.32. 📉 Markets under pressure from news in the Strait of Hormuz: ship traffic dropped to zero, UAE accused Iran of attacks on ADNOC tankers. 🚢 Bloomberg reports on secret shipments curbing price spikes, but US and Iranian diplomacy is at a deadlock. #oil #economy #straitofhormuz #iran #usa

🚨 US deploys over 400 military aircraft around Iran! 🌍🛫 This is an unprecedented show of force covering territory from Europe to the Indian Ocean. Iran and Oman have agreed on maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz. ⚠️ Contradictory data on operation objectives: deterrence or political signal? #USMilitary #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #GlobalSecurity

🛢️ **Shadow Fleets Save the Market: Middle East Secretly Transfers 4 Million Barrels of Oil Daily** Despite the war with Iran and the threat of attacks, Persian Gulf exporters are using a transshipment scheme in the Gulf of Oman. Brent prices are holding at $80-90, contrary to forecasts of a spike to $150. 🇺🇸 **Trump vs Iran:** The US President announced his intention to recognize the Strait of Hormuz as US territory. Tehran called this "fantastic illusions" and threatened a blockade. 🚫 **Dark Tankers:** Ships are sailing with transponders turned off. Adnoc (UAE) confirmed supplies but warned of risks to crews. #Oil #StraitOfHormuz #Geopolitics #Iran #Trump

🚨 Iran responded harshly to Trump's statement about annexing the Strait of Hormuz to the US. General Hatami warned: "We'll break your leg." The White House called the President's words a "joke," but the economic crisis and military deadlock on the front are already real. 🛢️⚔️

🚨 The UN has acknowledged its powerlessness against Trump's plan to annex the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump builds a "steel wall" and prepares Americans for rising gas prices, IAEA head Grossi has criticized the organization for its "slow death" amidst the election race for the Secretary-General post. 📉 Shipping in the strait has fallen to a historic low. #UN #Trump #Hormuz #Grossi #Geopolitics