Strait of Hormuz

Two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran vowing no peace talks unless Donald Trump stops threatening war. Millions of Iranians mourned and vowed vengeance at the funeral of their slain leader. The Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker Al Rekayyat and a Saudi crude oil tanker were damaged.

A tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran exchanged threats, with Iran indicating it may abandon ongoing peace talks due to Trump's threats.

A tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continued exchanging threats with peace talks on hold. Iran threatened to abandon negotiations over Trump's threats.

NATO foreign ministers will meet Gulf Arab counterparts in Ankara to discuss tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, including a Franco-British proposal for a multinational maritime mission rejected by Iran. The meeting follows recent attacks on commercial ships in the region, with Belgium's foreign minister emphasizing the interconnected stability of Gulf nations and Europe.

NATO foreign ministers will meet Gulf Arab counterparts during a summit in Ankara to address the stalemate over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A Franco-British proposal for a multinational maritime mission has been dismissed by Iran, despite an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal.

Brent and U.S. crude futures increased following a report of an Iranian attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack raised concerns about regional security and potential disruptions to oil shipments.

Iran reportedly fired at two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including a Qatari gas tanker, causing damage but no injuries. Iranian state TV confirmed the attacks but did not claim responsibility. Iran's Foreign Minister warned that negotiations could collapse following another threat from Trump.

Oil investors are concerned about potential tolls in the Strait of Malacca, mirroring fears over fees for transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The prospect of such charges has raised alarms about their replication in other maritime corridors.

A natural gas tanker was set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran launched a strike while the country mourns Ayatollah.

China’s crude oil demand is expected to peak this year, with slowing transport fuel use offsetting gains in petrochemical demand. Executives from China National Petroleum Corporation cited this trend as a factor reshaping the global energy market amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

China’s crude oil demand is expected to peak this year as reductions in transport fuel use offset gains in petrochemical demand. Executives from China National Petroleum Corporation cited this trend during a Hong Kong event, linking it to broader shifts in the global energy market amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

A tanker was struck by an 'unknown projectile' off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the British maritime agency UKMTO.

An oil tanker was struck by an 'unknown projectile' near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire, according to UKMTO. No casualties or environmental damage were reported, but Axios cited unconfirmed reports of Iranian missile strikes on commercial ships. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions and a recent ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.

A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state television, which stated the tanker ignored warnings but did not directly claim the attack.

A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television reported the tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim responsibility.

Kuehne+Nagel chief executive states that trucks cannot replace the Strait of Hormuz shipping due to costs and congestion. The article highlights the limitations of using land transport as an alternative to the critical waterway.

A liquefied natural gas tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, according to the British military. Iranian state television implied responsibility, citing warnings to the vessel but not directly claiming the attack. The U.S. seeks negotiations with Iran to resolve tensions over shipping routes and nuclear programs, but talks are paused until after the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, according to a report citing two US officials. The attack occurred in a strategically vital waterway.

Iranian media report that an oil tanker was attacked near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings and attempting to use a US-backed route. US officials cited by Axios blamed Iran for the attack, which involved an 'unknown projectile' damaging two vessels without causing casualties.

Iranian state television reported an attack on a liquified natural gas tanker in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after it ignored warnings, according to an Associated Press (AP) report from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant damage but no casualties. Separately, a tanker caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile east of Oman's Limah.

A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Limah, Oman, according to the British military. Iran is suspected of orchestrating the attack amid tensions over control of shipping routes in the waterway, which the U.S. and Gulf Arab states oppose. Talks between Iran and the U.S. are paused until after the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

An oil tanker was set on fire after being struck by an 'unknown projectile' near the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred 8 nautical miles east of Limah, despite ongoing ceasefire efforts between the United States and Iran.

Iran condemned German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's accusation that Tehran mined the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai called the claim a 'grotesque distortion of reality' and accused Germany of participating in 'the crime of aggression' and war crimes against Iranians.

Trump is visiting Turkey amid NATO tensions caused by Russian attacks and U.S. impatience. He criticized NATO members for not assisting in clearing the Strait of Hormuz during the campaign against Iran.

A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, according to the British military. The attack, attributed to Iran, occurs amid heightened tensions over control of the strait and ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.

A tanker was set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman after being struck by a projectile, according to the British military. The attack occurred near Limah, with the projectile hitting the port side of the vessel. Iran is suspected of involvement, though no group has claimed responsibility yet.

A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Limah, Oman, according to the British military. The attack caused no environmental impact, and authorities are investigating. Iran is suspected of attacking other vessels in the same region recently.

A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after being struck by a projectile. The incident occurred in a strategically significant waterway.

The British military reported that a tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. The incident was reported by the Associated Press from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Iran's military fired missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violating a recent agreement to halt attacks. The U.S. is considering retaliation after the attacks, which occurred following the expiration of a one-week truce and a memorandum of understanding. Indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Doha failed to resolve the issue.

An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. The incident occurred east of Limah, Oman, with no casualties reported.

Saudi Arabia reduced its main crude oil price for Asian customers amid resumption of Hormuz flows and OPEC+'s output increase, but Asian buyers still find Saudi supplies pricier than regional alternatives. Analysts suggest the cut reflects Hormuz's normalization rather than a price war, with one consultant downplaying glut fears and predicting full supply recovery by 2027.

Oil prices surged by the most in four years as the US-Israeli war against Iran plunged the global crude market into turmoil, with the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Nearly a third of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz over three days (Friday to Sunday) used the Omani coastal route, according to MarineTraffic tracking data. A total of 108 vessels crossed the strait, with 30 opting for the Omani path, as the waterway remains central to the fragile US-Iran truce. Analysts described the traffic as 'operational but fragmented' amid ongoing security and diplomatic tensions.

Iran's funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei highlighted the country's defiance against the US and Israel, emphasizing its strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. The event underscored Iran's resolve to secure recognition of its control over the vital oil chokepoint as a key diplomatic asset.

The UAE’s non-oil economy hit its weakest level in seven years in June, with the private sector PMI at 50.8, driven by weak demand, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs linked to the Iran war. While improved trade through the Strait of Hormuz eased some pressures, Saudi Arabia’s non-oil PMI rose to 53.3, while Kuwait and Qatar’s indices remained below 50.

Economists and asset managers warn sub-Saharan Africa’s economic crisis will persist until 2026, with revised GDP growth projections for South Africa and Nigeria due to war-driven fuel price hikes and food security risks. The Strait of Hormuz’s disruption, a key route for energy and fertilizers, exacerbates inflation and instability.

OPEC+ agreed to increase oil output in August as the Strait of Hormuz reopens, leading to lower crude prices in Latin America.

Indonesia and Singapore reaffirmed the accessibility of the Strait of Malacca amid Iran's imposition of fees on ships using the Strait of Hormuz. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong discussed the issue as high oil prices affect Southeast Asia due to the Middle East war.