Shipping through Strait of Hormuz nearly grinds to a halt after new Iran-U.S. strikes

US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait

TEHRAN (AFP) -- The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping corridor is a flashpoint in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before the US-Israeli attacks in February. After the foes traded attacks on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, but left the door open

U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz

Sfakianakis: Iran Tests US Resolve in Hormuz

Iran and the United States traded tit-for-tat attacks over the weekend, with both sides issuing conflicting declarations on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping. John Sfakianakis, Chief Economist and Head of Research at the Gulf Research Center, told Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa that return to a full scale-war is a possibility but we are not yet there. (Source: Bloomberg)

Oil Market Calm Is Shattered by Fresh Hostilities

The latest cracks in the cease-fire between the United States and Iran have jolted an oil market that in recent weeks seemed to think durable peace between the countries was within reach. By midday Wednesday, international oil prices were approaching 80 a barrel, their highest level in weeks, after President Trump said the temporary truce []

Selat Hormuz masih belum aman

TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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JUST IN: Iran says it will not negotiate until the US implements agreed terms on the Strait of Hormuz and oil exports.@BRICSNews

Commodities: U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Breakdown Pushes Oil Higher

Commodities: U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Breakdown Pushes Oil Higher

Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace

A major diplomatic standoff is unfolding over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. The United States has delivered a firm ultimatum to Tehran, demanding a public, unambiguous guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that international shipping will no longer face attacks. According to senior U.S. officials speaking on the condition of anonymity, [] Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace

Iran’s ‘new nuclear weapon’: Weaponised geography in Strait of Hormuz

Former Middle East negotiator Aaron David Miller says the terms of the US peace talks with Iran are going to be “incredibly difficult” to negotiate. “I’m reminded of what the Taliban said, in reference to American efforts in Afghanistan. You have the clock; the Taliban said, we have the time,” Mr Miller told Sky News Australia. “We’re not going back to February 27 when 20 per cent of global oil supply flowed. It’s not going to be free and unfettered anymore. “That is the new Iranian nuclear weapon. They’ve weaponised geography, and they’ve done it with a terrifying clarity and impact.”

Why is Article 5 of MoU causing confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.

A U.S.-Iran dispute over nuclear inspections clouds work to finalize a war-ending deal

As U.S.-Iran talks continued, a break in the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to be in the works.

Iran Launches New Attack on Ship Passing Through Hormuz

There are new concerns over the fragile deal between the United States and Iran after Iran’s armed forces attacked a cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The attack paused traffic and is compromising efforts to restore shipping through the vital waterway. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.

Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

From Hormuz to Lebanon ceasefire and nukes: What dominated the US-Iran talks in Switzerland?

The first round of technical negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland centred on efforts to maintain the ceasefire in Lebanon, keep the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping, and advance discussions on a possible nuclear agreement, according to a report by Axios citing a US diplomat familiar with the talks.

The Strait of Hormuz becomes the center of the US- Iran crisis

The US and Iran have sharply escalated their confrontations on each other, exchanging military strikes after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. With neither side showing any willingness to back down, hopes for renewed negotiations are fading. Kristina Simich has the story.

What US sanctions relief on Iranian oil means for global energy market

New York [US], June 23, (ANI): The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports, a move that will allow Tehran to transact with international trading partners freely and even receive payments in dollars. 'Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and a major reconstruction development plan launched for Iran,' Iranian forei

US strikes Iran in response to Strait of Hormuz ship attack

WASHINGTON — The United States attacked Iran one day after Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an exchange that threatened to break the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. U.S. Central Command said that American ...

US Iran war LIVE updates: US attacks Iran after ‘ceasefire violation’; IRGC strikes back and warns of ‘broader response’

US-Iran war LIVE updates: The US and Iran once again traded strikes as the US accused Tehran of launching attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. The flare-up threatens the fragile truce that ended months of war in the region.

Marco Rubio Rejects Iran Tolls On Hormuz As Deal Strains Multiply

Iran War: An Iranian blockade early in the war choked maritime traffic through the strait, sending global oil prices surging, but crossings have begun rising since the deal was signed.

US-Iran talks stalled but not yet over as diplomatic channels remain open: Report

Negotiations between the United States and Iran as part of the technical talks between the two sides have hit a temporary roadblock but have not completely collapsed, CNN reported, citing an Iranian source familiar with the ongoing discussions in Switzerland's Burgenstock.

Video: US strikes Iran in response to new attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran come just 20 days after both sides signed a memorandum of understanding that was meant to guarantee the security of this shipping lane, which is crucial for global hydrocarbon trade.

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

Iran ceasefire's end drives up oil prices and uncertainty

The end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is driving oil prices higher and fueling uncertainty over future energy prices. On Tuesday and again Wednesday, the U.S. said it was striking Iran in retaliation for attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump, speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey, declared that the ceasefire that ended...

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Trump warns of further attacks

Washington, July 9 (SANA) The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intensify its military campaign if Tehran continued targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on social media, Trump said the latest U.S. strikes were carried out in retaliation for []

US and Iran agree to stop attacks and resume talks

Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz expected to continue safely. The post US and Iran agree to stop attacks and resume talks appeared first on BOL News.

Iran Completely Closes Strait of Hormuz, Strikes Civilian Vessel

Iran has completely closed the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck and stopped a civilian vessel that allegedly ignored course changes. The IRGC declared the blockade will remain until US “interference” ceases and warned that US regional bases could be targeted if Washington retaliates. The escalation follows Washington’s ultimatum for maritime security and its demand that Tehran surrender its entire 410-kilogram stockpile of enriched uranium, or “nuclear dust,” for any final diplomatic deal.

Iran Vows Massive Retaliation Against U.S. Forces After New Military Escalation

Iran will immediately close shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and launch retaliatory strikes against U.S. targets if it comes under any attack by the United States. For every Iranian target that is hit, at least two American targets will be attacked, Press TV citing security sources. Iran Warns of Immediate Retaliation Any threat will receive a powerful response. Iran makes no distinction between the United States and its partners in the region, the source said. According to the source, the United States will gain nothing from carrying out its latest threats but will certainly lose both the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations on a final agreement.

Iran tests Trump in Hormuz by offering ‘special privileges’ to China

As shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz rebounds during the ceasefire, Iran is testing the United States by attacking commercial shipping traveling unapproved routes and by promising China “special privileges” in its plan to charge “service fees” in the vital waterway. Though Tehran has demonstrated a willingness to negotiate with Washington to reach a []...Click to read more

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit