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Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit by explosion off Omani coast, manager says - Reuters
Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit by explosion off Omani coast, manager says Reuters
July 14, 2026One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman, foreign ministry says - Reuters
One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman, foreign ministry says Reuters
July 12, 2026UKMTO says crew abandon container ship near Oman after fire onboard - Reuters
UKMTO says crew abandon container ship near Oman after fire onboard Reuters
July 12, 2026Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports - Reuters
Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports Reuters
July 7, 2026Hard work and a disco jacket - how England turned fielding woes around
It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a sparkly jacket.
July 3, 2026Analysts dial down oil forecasts as Hormuz reopening eases supply concerns: Reuters poll - Reuters
Analysts dial down oil forecasts as Hormuz reopening eases supply concerns: Reuters poll Reuters
June 30, 2026UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.
June 23, 2026Shipping slows after Iran says it has again shut the Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Shipping slows after Iran says it has again shut the Strait of Hormuz Reuters
June 21, 2026US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open - Reuters
US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open Reuters
June 20, 2026Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR - Reuters
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR Reuters
June 20, 2026Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels - Reuters
Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels Reuters
June 19, 2026Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.
June 17, 2026Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz - Reuters
Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz Reuters
June 17, 2026US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops - Reuters
US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops Reuters
June 16, 2026Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz Reuters
June 13, 2026Iran says deal to end fighting with US has 'never been closer'
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.
June 12, 2026UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.
June 12, 2026Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
June 11, 2026What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.
June 11, 2026Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman
India's government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman.
June 10, 2026Asian stocks slide, oil rises as Iran and US launch strikes - Reuters
Asian stocks slide, oil rises as Iran and US launch strikes Reuters
June 10, 2026Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
June 9, 2026All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike
Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.
June 9, 2026US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire - Reuters
US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire Reuters
June 8, 2026Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted - Reuters
Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted Reuters
June 8, 2026India condemns sinking of cargo vessel off Oman after suspected attack - Reuters
India condemns sinking of cargo vessel off Oman after suspected attack Reuters
May 14, 2026CMA CGM container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew - Reuters
CMA CGM container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew Reuters
May 6, 2026Iran's Araqchi discusses efforts to end war and Hormuz security with Oman - Reuters
Iran's Araqchi discusses efforts to end war and Hormuz security with Oman Reuters
April 26, 2026Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted - Reuters
Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted Reuters
April 23, 2026Opening Hormuz is the easy part. Restoring oil flows isn’t - Reuters
Opening Hormuz is the easy part. Restoring oil flows isn’t Reuters
April 20, 2026Convoy of tankers is seen crossing Strait of Hormuz, vessel tracking data shows - Reuters
Convoy of tankers is seen crossing Strait of Hormuz, vessel tracking data shows Reuters
April 18, 2026Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety - Reuters
Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety Reuters
April 17, 2026Wall Street indexes rally as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz opening - Reuters
Wall Street indexes rally as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz opening Reuters
April 17, 2026Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz? - Reuters
Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz? Reuters
April 16, 2026What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
April 12, 2026Mapping the Strait of Hormuz at near standstill after ceasefire - Reuters
Mapping the Strait of Hormuz at near standstill after ceasefire Reuters
April 10, 2026Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says Reuters
April 10, 2026How China can survive without the Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
How China can survive without the Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 31, 2026Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth - Reuters
Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth Reuters
March 31, 2026Oman says no party has claimed responsibility for attacks on its territory - Reuters
Oman says no party has claimed responsibility for attacks on its territory Reuters
March 29, 2026Two India-bound LPG tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz out of Gulf, data shows - Reuters
Two India-bound LPG tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz out of Gulf, data shows Reuters
March 28, 2026Five killed in Oman after vehicles swept away by floodwaters, civil defence says - Reuters
Five killed in Oman after vehicles swept away by floodwaters, civil defence says Reuters
March 23, 2026IMO chief says escorts no guarantee of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, FT reports - Reuters
IMO chief says escorts no guarantee of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, FT reports Reuters
March 17, 2026Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips - Reuters
Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips Reuters
March 8, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them - Reuters
Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 6, 2026Iran war: See how tanker traffic collapsed in the Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran war: See how tanker traffic collapsed in the Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 6, 2026Maersk suspends two shipping services due to Middle East crisis - Reuters
Maersk suspends two shipping services due to Middle East crisis Reuters
March 6, 2026Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
March 5, 2026See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill - Reuters
See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill Reuters
March 5, 2026Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
March 5, 2026India's Adani Total Gas raises prices, citing Middle East conflict - Reuters
India's Adani Total Gas raises prices, citing Middle East conflict Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season - Reuters
Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign - Reuters
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign Reuters
March 5, 2026Goldman Sachs raises Q2 Brent oil price forecast by $10 to $76 a barrel - Reuters
Goldman Sachs raises Q2 Brent oil price forecast by $10 to $76 a barrel Reuters
March 4, 2026Oil rises over $1 as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply - Reuters
Oil rises over $1 as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply Reuters
March 4, 2026US considering oil tanker insurance support to ease Middle East crude shipments, sources say - Reuters
US considering oil tanker insurance support to ease Middle East crude shipments, sources say Reuters
March 3, 2026US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions - Reuters
US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions Reuters
March 3, 2026China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end - Reuters
China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end Reuters
March 3, 2026US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.
March 3, 2026Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say - Reuters
Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say Reuters
March 3, 2026Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' - Reuters
Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' Reuters
March 3, 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 vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 2, 2026Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes - Reuters
Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes Reuters
March 2, 2026Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
March 2, 2026Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices - Reuters
Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices Reuters
March 1, 2026Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.
March 1, 2026How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.
February 28, 2026Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces - Reuters
Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces Reuters
February 27, 2026Gold broadly steady as lower Treasury yields balances out moderation in safe-haven bids - Reuters
Gold broadly steady as lower Treasury yields balances out moderation in safe-haven bids Reuters
February 27, 2026US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds
The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
February 26, 2026Oil drops amid Iran nuclear talks, US tariff uncertainty - Reuters
Oil drops amid Iran nuclear talks, US tariff uncertainty Reuters
February 22, 2026Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday - Reuters
Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday Reuters
February 22, 2026Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.
February 22, 2026US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
February 22, 2026US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region - Reuters
US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region Reuters
February 22, 2026Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
February 20, 2026