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Watch: The clash between US and Iran for control of the Strait of Hormuz
The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher examines the latest tensions over the key international shipping channel.
July 14, 2026UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, one sailor killed - Reuters
UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, one sailor killed Reuters
July 13, 2026US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
July 13, 2026US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
The strikes follow an attack on a Cyrpus-flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.
July 12, 2026US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
July 11, 2026Japan-owned supertankers head to Strait of Hormuz with Saudi Arabian oil, data shows - Reuters
Japan-owned supertankers head to Strait of Hormuz with Saudi Arabian oil, data shows Reuters
July 7, 2026US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
June 27, 2026UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
June 26, 2026China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports - Reuters
China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports Reuters
June 24, 2026Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.
June 23, 2026Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed - Reuters
Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed Reuters
June 22, 2026US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
June 21, 2026Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon
Iran said Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran's agreement with the US to end the war.
June 20, 2026Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business - Reuters
Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business Reuters
June 18, 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, 2026Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.
June 15, 2026Morning Bid: Markets celebrate MOU on SoH - Reuters
Morning Bid: Markets celebrate MOU on SoH Reuters
June 15, 2026Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
June 15, 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, 2026Exclusive: US forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source says - Reuters
Exclusive: US forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source says Reuters
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Watch: The clash between US and Iran for control of the Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran have been exchanging waves of strikes, as a dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to derail efforts to end their war. BBC correspondent Barbara Plett Usher, reporting
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US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
The US said it launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after Tehran struck a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it closed the waterway un
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Fire blazes in Iran after "powerful" US strikes The US wants Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships as part of negotiations due to b
US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
Stock photo of cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of its truce following
UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused the planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship passing through the waterway was at
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Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
At least 172 vessels have crossed through the Strait of Hormuz since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone, according to new data from maritime in
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First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say
The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran to reach a final deal to end the war has ended with "encouraging progress", mediators Qatar and Pakistan say. In a joint statement early on Mon
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High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday.Recommended Video It will
Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The war has been President Donald Trump's worst foreign policy blunder – so far. It makes it harder for the United States to deter its enemies. It has damaged its alliances with the oil-producing Ar
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U.S. stock futures jumped and oil prices tumbled on Sunday after the U.S. and Iran confirmed they finally reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after w
What do we know about the US-Iran peace deal – and what questions remain?
Access to the strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran’s nuclear program are among the issues that remain unclear amid a lack of detail on the agreement Full report: Peace deal between US and Iran ann
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz
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DUBAI/WASHINGTON – The United States and Iran signaled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior U.S. administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and tha
US military launches new strike in Iran, downs 4 drones: reports
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Iran’s top military command orders closure of Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after fresh US aggression
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US launches new strikes on Iran, which fires back at Gulf states and Jordan
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. Presiden
Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
Two crew members of a US army helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday were rescued by an American sea drone, US officials have confirmed. It was the first time the US military pub