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Most Gulf markets surge on US-Iran peace deal expectations - Reuters
Most Gulf markets surge on US-Iran peace deal expectations Reuters
May 24, 2026US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare - Reuters
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare Reuters
May 9, 2026Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of US sliding back into all-out war
The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
May 5, 2026Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf - Reuters
Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf Reuters
April 24, 2026Iran says seizes two container ships attempting to exit Gulf - Reuters
Iran says seizes two container ships attempting to exit Gulf Reuters
April 22, 2026What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
April 20, 2026US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
April 20, 2026Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns
Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.
April 16, 2026Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
April 15, 2026Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf - Reuters
Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf Reuters
April 9, 2026UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening - Reuters
UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening Reuters
April 8, 2026Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted petrochemical facilities in the Gulf - Reuters
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted petrochemical facilities in the Gulf Reuters
April 5, 2026A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed - Reuters
A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed Reuters
April 1, 2026Gulf warnings and fears of miscalculation preceded Trump’s pause in Iran showdown - Reuters
Gulf warnings and fears of miscalculation preceded Trump’s pause in Iran showdown Reuters
March 24, 2026Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
March 24, 2026Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy and water after Trump ultimatum - Reuters
Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy and water after Trump ultimatum Reuters
March 23, 2026Tehran warns Gulf energy sites to evacuate after Iranian gas facilities hit - Reuters
Tehran warns Gulf energy sites to evacuate after Iranian gas facilities hit Reuters
March 18, 2026How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.
March 16, 2026US Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says - Reuters
US Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says Reuters
March 12, 2026Ukraine's interceptor drone makers look at exports to the Gulf as Iran war flares - Reuters
Ukraine's interceptor drone makers look at exports to the Gulf as Iran war flares Reuters
March 7, 2026Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
March 6, 2026US to reinsure maritime losses in Gulf up to about $20 billion, agency says - Reuters
US to reinsure maritime losses in Gulf up to about $20 billion, agency says Reuters
March 6, 2026Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says - Reuters
Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says Reuters
March 6, 2026Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 3, 2026Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign - Reuters
Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign Reuters
February 28, 2026