Tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz, fire reported
UKMTO said it received a report that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire.
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Brent crude tops $96 as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate
Brent crude rose above $96 a barrel after fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian retaliation across the Middle East raised Strait of Hormuz fears.
Oil jumps as U.S. strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz sent Brent above $95 and WTI over $90, while USO and BNO rallied and defense contractors slipped.
Brent rises above $92 as US-Iran tensions lift shipping risk
Brent climbed above $92 a barrel after a 2.7% gain Monday. Renewed US-Iran hostilities raised concerns over disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz as attacks reportedly hit US-linked targets and vessels in the waterway.
Oil extends gains for second straight session on Iran-US tensions
Crude rose to around $88 a barrel, extending Monday’s 2.8% gain as renewed US-Iran hostilities raise concerns about disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Supertankers reportedly were hit near the chokepoint.
Iran Attacks Ship, Shuts Strait of Hormuz 'Until Further Notice'—US Launches Strike as Pete Hegseth Says 'Iran Made a Poor Choice'
U.S. Central Command forces said they struck Iran at 7:15 p.m. ET Saturday, the third such strike this week, after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM Details Tanker Attack, Hegseth Responds CENTCOM said in an X post that IRGC “forces blatantly attacked M/
US, Iran Hold Talks
Vice President JD Vance is in Switzerland for talks with the Iranian delegation and mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed again in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. The U.S. has denied those claims. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could begin charging ships to tran
US, Iran Hold Talks
The US and Iran begin peace talks in Switzerland amid conflicting claims over the Strait of Hormuz
US, Iran Talks Begin
US and Iranian negotiators start talks in Switzerland amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz
US: Vance Talks with Iran
Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iranian delegation. Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed again in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could begin charging ships to transit the Strait if the parties fail to convert the interim agreement
US: Vance Arrives in Switzerland
Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iranian delegation. Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed again in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could begin charging ships to transit the Strait if the parties fail to convert the interim agreement
US: Vance Talks with Iran
US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iranian negotiators amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions
US: Vance Talks with Iran
Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iranian delegation. Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed again in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could begin charging ships to transit the Strait if the parties fail to convert the interim agreement
US: Vance Talks Iran
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday and warned vessels to stay away from the critical shipping route, but the U.S. denied those claims, stating the waterway remained open. Amid the confusion, U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Washington to travel to Switzerland for further negotiations with Iran
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday and warned vessels to stay away from the critical shipping route, but the U.S. denied those claims, stating the waterway remained open. Amid the confusion, U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Washington to travel to Switzerland for further negotiations with Iran
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday and warned vessels to stay away from the critical shipping route, but the U.S. denied those claims, stating the waterway remained open. Tensions between the two countries escalated just days after Tehran and Washington reached an interim agreement to end hosti
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday and warned vessels to stay away from the critical shipping route, but the U.S. denied those claims, stating the waterway remained open. Tensions between the two countries escalated just days after Tehran and Washington reached an interim agreement to end hosti
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday and warned vessels to stay away from the critical shipping route, but the U.S. denied those claims, stating the waterway remained open. Tensions between the two countries escalated just days after Tehran and Washington reached an interim agreement to end hosti