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Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to halt as US, Iran resume fighting
Brent crude holds steady despite plunge in traffic in critical waterway.
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BRICS News
· Jul 11, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it will not negotiate until the US implements agreed terms on the Stra [...]
JUST IN: Iran says it will not negotiate until the US implements agreed terms on the Strait of Hormuz and oil exports.@BRICSNews
Seeking Alpha
· Jun 22, 2026
Commodities: Oil Rises Amid Shaky Start To U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
Commodities: Oil Rises Amid Shaky Start To U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
BizNews
· Jun 29, 2026
BN Daybreak: Strait of Hormuz showdown as US and Iran head back to Doha
BN Daybreak: Strait of Hormuz showdown as US and Iran head back to Doha
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 11, 2026
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
Bloomberg
· Jul 13, 2026
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)
DawnNews English
· Jun 30, 2026
US-Iran Talks Update: Doha Meeting Uncertain as Trump Weighs In
Negotiations between the United States and Iran remain uncertain as both countries prepare to send technical teams to Doha this week. #US #Iran #Pakistan #Trump #Doha #Israel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
CBC News
· Jan 9, 2026
U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz
The korea Herald News
· Jul 9, 2026
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
NPR News
· Jun 23, 2026
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.
BOL News
· Jun 29, 2026
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.
Independent Online
· Jul 8, 2026
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
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
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.
Iran Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Washington and Tehran to "stand down" from strikes as talks set to continue, says US official
Washington, DC [US], June 29 (ANI): Technical talks with Iran are scheduled to continue, indicating that both sides are actively working to de-escalate tensions, a US official told CBS News. Vessels will be allowed to move freely in the Strait of Hormuz, the official said.Additionally ABC News quoting an unnamed US Official reported that U.S. and Iran have agreed to stop attacks and allow vessels to move freely
India TV News
· Jun 22, 2026
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.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
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.”
Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
US, Iran agree to halt attacks after counter-strikes; Qatar to host Hormuz talks on Tuesday
Amidst escalating tensions, the United States and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire and will resume talks in Doha, Qatar, to de-escalate the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. Following days of military exchanges, both nations will halt counter-strikes, allowing vessels to navigate freely. The discussions aim to resolve differing interpretations of a recent memorandum of understanding concerning maritime passage and port access.
The Tribune
· Jun 21, 2026
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.
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jul 10, 2026
Renewed U.S.-Iran Fighting Could Trigger Middle East Oil Market Share Battle
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has shattered expectations of a lasting ceasefire, bringing fresh concerns over prolonged oil supply disruptions from the Middle East. The conflict has reignited debate over the stability of global crude markets, with traders and analysts watching closely for any signs of escalating disruption to regional production. Speculation [] The post Renewed U.S.-Iran Fighting Could Trigger Middle East Oil Market Share Battle appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
NDTV
· Jun 23, 2026
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.
DNyuz
· Jul 8, 2026
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 []
Drudge Retort
· Jul 1, 2026
Uncertainty over Qatar Diplomacy Clouds Prospects for Deal
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Doha. Qatari official says no high-level US-Iran meetings scheduled. Iran has tried to exert control over Strait of Hormuz. Strikes and counter-strikes in recent days by Iran and US.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 7, 2026
[Photo] While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global sh [...]
While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a ceasefire deal, so far it looks like a Western SURRENDER deal to Iran. They get to do whatever they want, and the only ones who are told to cease the fire are the good guys.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 12, 2026
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.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 1, 2026
Iran was Unable to Export ’Single Barrel of Oil’ During Blockade
Chief Negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade on its ports, noting that exports have since surged. #Iran
Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
US-Iran skirmishes are the new norm
The latest, continuing skirmish between the United States and Iran will be the new norm. Neither country wants a return to war, given that war is highly unlikely to lead to a decisive result in either direction. But Iran’s regional ambitions and anti-Americanism will drive it to keep testing American patience. In turn, President Donald []
USA TODAY
· Jun 30, 2026
Iran not meeting for talks with US's Kushner, Witkoff during Qatar visit, official says
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be in Qatar, but won't be meeting with Iran, according to Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
ArcaMax
· Jun 25, 2026
Rubio rejects Hormuz tolls after touring wary Gulf nations
WASHINGTON — The United States wants to reach a deal with Iran to end the war but won’t do so “at any price,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, as he reiterated that tolls in the Strait of Hormuz were unacceptable. “You can ...
Off The Press
· Jul 8, 2026
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
The Hill
· Jul 1, 2026
FOR INSIDERS: Iran's flex in Strait of Hormuz puts Trump on back foot
Iran is flexing its leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, putting the U.S. on its back foot as it looks to resume shipping through the key passageway and curb Tehran's nuclear program. Tehran ratcheted up tensions this weekend in the strait, through which around 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas flow, targeting cargo...
TRT World
· Jul 12, 2026
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.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 13, 2026
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters in Iran: We Will Not Allow America to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters in Iran: We Will Not Allow America to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz
Informed Comment
· Jun 27, 2026
Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’ against Iran hurts US Ties
How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US
Al-Monitor
· Jun 30, 2026
US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says
DOHA, June 30 (Reuters) - U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will be in Doha to meet Qatari mediators to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. There will not be a high-level meeting between Washington and Tehran, Majed Al Ansari told a media briefing. Qatar has not transferred 6 billion of Iranian frozen funds to Tehran, he added. Doha has been coordinating with Oman, which sits on the western coast of the Strait of Hormuz, on the safe passage for vessels.
ABNA English
· Jul 1, 2026
Qalibaf: If U.S. Wants to Fight, We Also Know How to Fight Well
The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran's negotiating delegation, regarding the possibility of U.S. breach of commitment, said, Is it possible that the U.S. will break its promise? Yes, this possibility exists, and we are distrustful of the U.S.; therefore, we are ready for any reciprocal action. If the U.S. wants to choose war, we also know how to fight well.
Libertarian Institute
· Jul 9, 2026
Formalizing Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Is Iran’s Top Priority
Formalizing its control over the Strait of Hormuz has become Iran’s top priority in negotiations with the US. Tehran says it will not discuss the nuclear issue with Washington until control over the Strait is established. Reuters reported on Thursday, speaking with an Iranian source who explained Tehran is unwilling to speak with American officials []
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 1, 2026
Iran says it couldn't export a ‘single barrel of oil’ during US blockade | AJ #shorts
Iran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade of its ports, the country's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said, adding that exports have since surged. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Foreign Policy
· Jul 9, 2026
U.S., Iran Return to the Brink of All-Out War
As both sides intensify strikes, future peace talks appear uncertain.
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