Strait of Hormuz, Iran
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Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks
The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region.
September 6, 2026Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.
July 26, 2026Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.
June 16, 2026Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger - Reuters
Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger Reuters
June 12, 2026Indian shares advance as oil falls on Middle East hopes - Reuters
Indian shares advance as oil falls on Middle East hopes Reuters
June 12, 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, 2026Oil rises after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran - Reuters
Oil rises after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran Reuters
May 15, 2026Gold falls on oil-driven inflation fears as Trump rejects Iran peace proposal - Reuters
Gold falls on oil-driven inflation fears as Trump rejects Iran peace proposal Reuters
May 11, 2026Trump says ceasefire still holds after fighting between the US and Iran flares - Reuters
Trump says ceasefire still holds after fighting between the US and Iran flares Reuters
May 8, 2026Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says
The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.
May 6, 2026Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?
The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.
May 6, 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, 2026Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
May 6, 2026Trump says US to pause operation to guide vessels through Strait of Hormuz
"Project Freedom", which began on Monday, will be halted because progress has been made toward a deal with Iran, the US president says.
May 6, 2026US says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchange of fire over Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
US says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchange of fire over Strait of Hormuz Reuters
May 5, 2026US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait - Reuters
US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait Reuters
May 4, 2026Gold eases as inflation jitters, Iran war cloud US rate outlook - Reuters
Gold eases as inflation jitters, Iran war cloud US rate outlook Reuters
May 4, 2026Watch: There's a ceasefire in Lebanon - but the fighting hasn't stopped
Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began 12 days ago.
April 29, 2026Iran war hands OPEC's swing producer crown to America - Reuters
Iran war hands OPEC's swing producer crown to America Reuters
April 27, 2026Wall St gains after Iran ceasefire extension and robust earnings bring relief - Reuters
Wall St gains after Iran ceasefire extension and robust earnings bring relief Reuters
April 22, 2026Iran says seizes two container ships attempting to exit Gulf - Reuters
Iran says seizes two container ships attempting to exit Gulf Reuters
April 22, 2026Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S. - Reuters
Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S. Reuters
April 20, 2026Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock - Reuters
Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock Reuters
April 19, 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, 2026The Iran war has shattered oil's price compass - Reuters
The Iran war has shattered oil's price compass Reuters
April 16, 2026Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz? - Reuters
Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz? Reuters
April 16, 2026The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
April 13, 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, 2026Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition
His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.
April 10, 2026Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
April 9, 2026Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.
April 9, 2026Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire - Reuters
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire Reuters
April 7, 2026Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
April 6, 2026Analysis: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
April 5, 2026What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance?
Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.
April 1, 2026Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.
March 24, 2026Iran war deprives US farmers of affordable fertilizer as spring planting looms - Reuters
Iran war deprives US farmers of affordable fertilizer as spring planting looms Reuters
March 13, 2026Iran war may embolden BOJ's hawkish push, despite growth risks - Reuters
Iran war may embolden BOJ's hawkish push, despite growth risks Reuters
March 12, 2026Iran not more formidable than thought, top U.S. general says - Reuters
Iran not more formidable than thought, top U.S. general says Reuters
March 10, 2026Gold gains on weaker dollar, easing inflation concerns - Reuters
Gold gains on weaker dollar, easing inflation concerns Reuters
March 10, 2026Maritime insurance premiums surge as Iran conflict widens - Reuters
Maritime insurance premiums surge as Iran conflict widens Reuters
March 6, 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, 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, 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, 2026