#Strait Of Hormuz

Iran Delivers Seven-Condition Ultimatum to the US: Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed

Politics 09/13/2026, 11:01

Iran has conveyed to the US, through intermediaries, a seven-condition ultimatum for opening the Strait of Hormuz, which remains closed. The IRGC has declared the eastern part of the waterway a no-go zone for shipping.

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Trump in Dublin blames Iran for strike on Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline

Politics 09/12/2026, 14:26

US President Donald Trump stated in Dublin that Iran is probably behind the drone attack on Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline, which halted oil exports in bypass of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Brent Crude Tops $108: Market Records Sharpest Weekly Gain Since July Amid Strait of Hormuz Escalation

Economy 09/11/2026, 07:54

On September 11, Brent crude rose to $108.68 per barrel, while WTI reached $103.45. Over the week, quotes grew by nearly 13% amid escalation around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

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Vance Bypasses Pentagon to Poll Military on Iran War: Missile Stocks at Historic Low — NYT

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:14

U.S. Vice President JD Vance bypassed the Pentagon to poll military commanders about the war with Iran and learned of the critical depletion of missile stockpiles. NYT reports that this raised concerns in him about the strategy.

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Rubio: Iran Will Be 'Paying in Tankers' for Shelling US Ships — Washington to Intensify Economic Pressure

Politics 09/10/2026, 05:50

Rubio stated that Iran will lose tankers for shelling US ships, and that Washington will continue to economically "suffocate" Tehran. CENTCOM reported the destruction of five Iranian tankers.

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Brent Oil Near the $100 Mark: Middle East Escalation Hits the Global Market

Economy 09/09/2026, 11:24

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has pushed Brent oil toward the $100-per-barrel mark for the first time since July 24. Analysts warn of inflation risks for the global economy, particularly for Asia.

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The US Economic Knife: Why Iran Is Losing Its Leverage in the Strait of Hormuz After Six Months of War

Politics 09/07/2026, 00:08

Half a year into the US war against Iran, Washington's economic pressure has reached its peak: the naval blockade and sanctions are hitting oil exports and currency. Tehran shows no signs of capitulation, but it fears internal unrest.

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Trump: Strait of Hormuz Losing Its Importance — Iran Will Be Left With 'Something Not Very Needed'

Politics 09/05/2026, 09:33

Trump stated that new pipelines and overland routes, including through Syria, are reducing markets' dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened Iran with losing this trump card.

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Brent Oil Tops $95: Biggest Weekly Gain Since July Amid US–Iran Escalation

Economy 09/04/2026, 15:48

Brent crude surpassed $95 per barrel, posting its biggest weekly gain since July amid a fresh US–Iran escalation and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, accelerating the rise in diesel prices.

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“Ask the Iranians”: Vance Refuses to Give Timeline for End of US Campaign Against Iran

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:44

US Vice President JD Vance refused to name a timeline for the end of the campaign against Iran, stating that Tehran knows the answer. The conflict has lasted about six months — twice as long as the administration's initial estimates.

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From a 'Quick Strike' to a War by 2027: The Pentagon Expands Its Presence in the Middle East

Politics 09/03/2026, 23:34

WSJ: The Pentagon is expanding its presence in the Middle East — about 50,000 troops and 19 ships, including two aircraft carriers. According to sources, the war with Iran could drag on until 2027.

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Bessent Accused Ukraine of an 'Energy Shock': US Treasury Secretary's Statement Amid Rising Oil Prices

Politics 09/02/2026, 20:10

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared an "energy shock," linking it to Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The statement came on the fourth day of rising oil prices amid an escalation with Iran.

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US Strikes Around 100 Iranian Targets, Including Two Government Tankers: Washington Claims a Month of Reduced Threat in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 09/02/2026, 10:32

The US struck around 100 Iranian military targets, including two government tankers, claiming a reduction of the threat in the Strait of Hormuz for at least a month. Tehran reports civilian casualties, which Washington denies.

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Trump on Truth Social: 'When Will the Iranian People Rise Up?' — US President Effectively Called on Iranians to Revolt Amid War

Politics 09/02/2026, 09:11

Donald Trump posed the question 'When will the Iranian people rise up?' on Truth Social and stated that an agreement with Tehran is not his priority. The statement came the day after US strikes on Iran on September 1.

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US Launches Massive Strikes on IRGC Targets in Iran: Trump Threatens a 'Far More Severe' Response

Politics 09/02/2026, 00:28

On September 1, the US began massive strikes on IRGC targets in Iran in response to attempts to mine the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened a 'far more severe' response, and Brent crude exceeded $90.

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US strikes IRGC units in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran responds with attack on bases in Jordan

Politics 08/31/2026, 07:36

US Central Command announced strikes on IRGC units that had mined the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran attacked US military bases in Jordan, while Qatar is negotiating the unblocking of the strait.

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US Strikes Iran's Larak Island: Tehran Vows Retaliation as the Strait of Hormuz Remains at the Heart of the Crisis

Politics 08/31/2026, 02:51

The US carried out its first strike in a month on Iran's Larak Island, hitting two launchers. Tehran has vowed retaliation, while the Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the tension.

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