oil price Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday as fresh tensions between the United States and Iran stoked concerns that global oil supplies could be affected. The latest rise comes in the wake of a U.S. military strike against Iran, adding to concerns that the conflict could escalate. The fighting has put pressure on a … Read more
The Iranian military launched at least two missiles at merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, according to two U.S. officials (file photo) An oil tanker caught fire after being hit by an “unidentified projectile” as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, Britain’s maritime authority said … Read more
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter (file photo) A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, with one crew member still missing as search operations continue, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) said.In a statement posted onThe command said there was “no indication that the emergency was … Read more
Analysts say U.S.-Iran ceasefire could be temporary to replace upcoming midterm elections A ceasefire between the United States and Iran eased fears of a wider conflict and led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices lower. However, Reuters quoted analysts as saying the truce was likely to be tactical rather than … Read more
Top U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday on talks with Iran, but both Qatar and Tehran said there would be no direct or high-level meetings between U.S. and Iranian officials, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim a day earlier that the two sides would meet.The visit … Read more
The video was released hours after the U.S. military announced new strikes against Iran U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Sunday shared a video showing U.S. air and sea strikes against Iranian military targets, saying the operations were in response to Iran’s latest drone attack on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.“U.S. Navy … Read more
U.S. Central Command releases video of Iran attack U.S. Central Command released video on Saturday of a military strike on Iran in “retaliation” for an attack on a merchant ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.“U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran on June 26 in response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship … Read more
US military strikes Iran hours after Trump warns of ‘stupid violation’ over Hormuz attack The U.S. military launched fresh strikes against Iran on Friday, hours after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of “foolishly violating” a ceasefire agreement after a drone struck a commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.The latest military action comes after … Read more
Conflicting claims about the status of the Strait of Hormuz have reignited uncertainty just days after the United States and Iran announced an interim deal aimed at easing regional tensions. Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 19, 2026. (Reuters) Although Iran said it had once again closed … Read more
The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program, opening a two-month negotiation window, but key issues such as verification mechanisms, enrichment limits and long-term compliance remain unresolved and are awaiting further negotiations.The peace deal signed on Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian aims to … Read more