Middle East conflict
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Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic plummets as thousands of sailors remain stranded
Six months into Middle East war, Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralysed with thousands of sailors stranded and traffic drastically reduced.
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Oil prices drop as Trump targets Iran with economic pressure
Oil prices fell as Trump announced crushing sanctions on Iran while Asian markets dropped amid tech selloff and AI investment concerns.
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Iranian president says time to end war from position of strength
Iranian President Pezeshkian says Tehran should end war with US now whilst in position of power and dignity.
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Iran warns Gulf countries against helping US after UAE cuts trade ties
Iran threatens Gulf nations against helping US military operations as UAE cuts all economic ties following missile attacks on shipping.
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Oil prices climb as US-Iran tensions threaten shipping routes
Oil prices rise as Trump refuses to extend Iran truce, threatening crucial shipping routes and stoking inflation concerns worldwide.
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UAE suspends all trade with Iran after missile attack on ships
United Arab Emirates suspends all trade and financial dealings with Iran following reported missile attack on vessels, marking deepest rift since war began.
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Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz ‘new US territory’
Trump denies talks with Iran are under way, posts map claiming Strait of Hormuz as new US territory amid escalating tensions.
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Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz as Trump threatens Oman over Iran negotiations
Vessel struck in strategic waterway as Trump threatens Oman over Iran deal while diplomatic talks continue amid escalating regional attacks.
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US shifts war priority from Iran’s nuclear program to lowering oil prices
The US has shifted its Iran war priority from nuclear weapons to lowering petrol prices as Tehran controls Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran says it manages Hormuz Strait after Trump claims US control
Iran rejects Trump’s claim of US control over Strait of Hormuz, with officials saying Tehran manages the strategic waterway.
