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Today: August 22, 2026
Today: August 22, 2026

Strait of Hormuz

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Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz

Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels, Iran’s state

Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
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US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions

The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of new U.S. economic

US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
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Trump says Iran not ready to make the 'right deal'

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Trump says Iran not ready to make the 'right deal'
Europe|World

NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement

NATO's top commander convened a videoconference earlier this week to facilitate possible contributions to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, his

NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement
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Ships passing through Hormuz hover in single digits, data shows

Seven commodity ships sailed along the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, just half the previous day's tally, showed data from shiptracker Kpler, amid concern over risk to

Ships passing through Hormuz hover in single digits, data shows
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Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions

President Donald Trump's administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Iran

Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
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Oil settles up more than 2% after Trump threatens countries supporting Iran

Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Thursday to settle at the highest in nearly a month, after U.S.

Oil settles up more than 2% after Trump threatens countries supporting Iran
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US will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, Bessent says

The U.S. will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, a focus on

US will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, Bessent says
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Oil prices settle near 4-week high as Middle East crisis escalates

Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday and settled at the highest in nearly four weeks, as investors worried about escalating tensions in the Middle East

Oil prices settle near 4-week high as Middle East crisis escalates
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United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade with Iran after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country

United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire
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Iran has lost significant control of the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has lost significant control of the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has lost significant control of the Strait of Hormuz
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Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed, data showed on Wednesday, as most shipowners avoided the key waterway because of a lack of clear signalling on its reopening

Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists
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Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut

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Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut
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Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran but insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open

Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East
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Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he's unhappy with country's deal with Iran, officials say

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he's unhappy with country's deal with Iran, officials say
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Trump tries a new approach in Iran war: Disengage

Trump tries a new approach in Iran war: Disengage

Trump tries a new approach in Iran war: Disengage
World

Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?

U.S. President Donald Trump is angry with Oman over its talks with Iran about managing the Strait of Hormuz that lies between the countries

Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?
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Oil closes at three-week high as hopes of US-Iran peace deal fade

Oil prices settled at their highest level in more than three weeks on Tuesday after Iran said it would adopt a more offensive stance

Oil closes at three-week high as hopes of US-Iran peace deal fade
MidEast|Political|World

Trump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled

Trump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled

Trump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled
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Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks between the U.S. and Iran were neither taking place nor scheduled but the Strait of Hormuz was open, while Iran said

Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled
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Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows

Ship crossings via the Strait of Hormuz were still in single digits on Monday, despite rising slightly from the weekend, according to preliminary shipping data on Tuesday

Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows
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US to announce steps to help refiners produce more fuel, energy chief Wright says

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US to announce steps to help refiners produce more fuel, energy chief Wright says
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Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal

Iran will shift to a "fully offensive" military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the war with the U.S

Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal
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Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news

Iran says it's working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news