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Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as ‘unacceptable’
Sunday's development is the latest setback to resolve the standoff in the Persian Gulf that has throttled shipping and sent energy prices soaring.
Iran is trying to formalise its control over the Strait of Hormuz, but there are some obvious problems
Amid a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, the IRGC has launched a maritime authority for the Strait of Hormuz. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority says ships need to email their application for passage...
Live: Oil spill detected off Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf
Satellite images show a large oil spill spreading off Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical oil hub terminal for the Islamic republic. The apparent spill has raised concerns about the state of Iranian oil…
Trump blockade squeezing Iran so hard regime may be dumping oil into Gulf, experts say
Trump's blockade against Iran may be pushing Tehran to dump crude oil into the Persian Gulf, experts say, as satellite imagery reveals a massive oil slick near Kharg Island.
US attacks in Gulf violation of ceasefire, more than a ‘light slap,’ Iranian officials say
An Iranian military source warned that if the US attempted to re-enter the Persian Gulf, it would receive another "decisive response."
US Sells More Missiles Worth $17 Billion to Persian Gulf Nations
US Sells More Missiles Worth $17 Billion to Persian Gulf Nations
Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash
Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.
The Latest: Trump orders military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post Thursday morning, he said the military is intensifying it...
America’s 9-1-1 Force on Float
Inside the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, America’s ready 9-1-1 force on float in the Persian Gulf.
Oil prices keep falling, while US stocks hang near their record highs
Oil prices keep dropping on hopes that a deal may be nearing to allow tankers to carry crude once again from the Persian Gulf. The price for a barrel of
Markets surge as oil prices fall 7.8%
NEW YORK -- Oil prices sank Wednesday, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to allow ships to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf once again to th...
Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push world shares higher, as Brent crude holds above $100
World shares have advanced, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 up nearly 6%. The price of Brent crude was holding above $100 a barrel early Thursday, however, as investors waited to see if the U.S. and Iran will strike...
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 5/6/2026
Oil prices sank, and stock markets burst higher worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again. The price for a barrel of Brent fell below …
Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices sank, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again. The price for a
Oil prices sink and US stocks reach another record on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices sank, and stock markets burst higher worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again. The price for
ASX set to jump as oil falls and sharemarkets rally on Iran deal hopes
Oil prices are sinking and stock markets are bursting higher worldwide with hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to allow ships to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf once again to their...
Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might
Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months in...
Oil prices fall and stocks rise on hopes for a deal to allow crude to flow from the Persian Gulf
Crude oil prices are sinking, and stock markets are bursting higher worldwide with hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to allow ships to once again deliver crude from the Persian Gulf.
Oil prices sink and stocks rally worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices are sinking, and stock markets are bursting higher worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow ships to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf once again
Iran latest: “Project Freedom” pause could pave way for Iran deal
The United States military halted its recent initiative to help ships stranded in the Persian Gulf navigate safely through the Strait of Hormuz, so those vessels can reach their destinations.
3 US Navy Destroyers are in Persian Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz, officials say
3 US Navy Destroyers are in Persian Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz, officials say
Ship Stranded for Weeks Exits Persian Gulf Under U.S. Protection
Ship Stranded for Weeks Exits Persian Gulf Under U.S. Protection