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International · 2026-09-16
Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz near Musandam PeninsulaTwo sailors are missing following an attack on the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman's Musandam Peninsula, according to Oman's maritime security centre. The incident is part of a series of maritime security threats in this strategic waterway, where heightened regional tensions involving Iran have created persistent risks for commercial shipping.
International · 2026-08-30
US military strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz; Pentagon leaders express concern about prolonged operationsAmerican forces destroyed two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday after observing Iranian Revolutionary Guard personnel preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz. Senior US military commanders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that extending operations against Iran could strain military resources and reduce America's ability to respond to other threats. Shipping levels through the critical waterway have remained significantly below normal as tensions persist between the two nations.
International · 2026-09-13
Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran-Gulf talks are postponedA commercial vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency, increasing tensions in one of the world's most critical shipping routes for oil and gas. Separately, talks between Iran and Gulf states scheduled for Monday to discuss the strait's future security have been postponed, even as diplomatic prospects between the United States and Iran continue to deteriorate.
International · 2026-09-14
Trump predicts Iran war will end this year as Strait of Hormuz tensions risePresident Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he expects the seven-month conflict centred on Iran to conclude this year, potentially after November's midterm elections, with oil prices falling sharply afterwards. Iran claimed it destroyed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a claim Washington has not independently verified. The ongoing fighting has created significant disruptions to global shipping and energy markets in this critical corridor.
International · 2026-08-30
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers amid Pentagon concerns over prolonged military campaignAmerican military forces attacked two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after detecting preparations to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first acknowledged US strike in the waterway in approximately one month. Senior Pentagon commanders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that sustaining large-scale military operations against Iran could strain American military readiness and weaken the capacity to respond to threats in other regions and defend the homeland. Shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has declined significantly as the standoff between the United States and Iran continues.
International · 2026-09-11
Escalating US-Iran conflict drives oil and diesel to record highsIntensifying military confrontation between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy prices to multi-year peaks, with Brent crude approaching $110 a barrel and US diesel exceeding $6 a gallon for the first time. Iran reported striking ten vessels during the week of 11 September, while the United States continued striking Iranian tankers and expanded economic pressure through new sanctions on banks accused of financing Tehran. The surge in fuel costs has become a political concern for the Trump administration, particularly affecting agricultural and transportation sectors in key electoral regions.
International · 2026-09-13
Escalating US-Iran conflict drives oil above $110 and rattles financial marketsThe United States and Iran intensified their conflict this week with strikes on ships and military bases. Crude oil soared toward $110 per barrel and diesel reached a historic high as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, while President Trump imposed new sanctions and predicted the war would end after November's elections.
International · 2026-09-12
Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on Saudi pipelineUS President Donald Trump stated that Iran was probably responsible for a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, one of the country's main oil export routes. The incident occurred as Iran-backed Houthi forces advanced in Yemen, intensifying concerns about global oil supplies and shipping routes.
International · 2026-09-09
United States destroys Iranian tankers; Iran retaliates with strikes on Jordan baseOn 8 September, US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. The following day, Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck a US military base in Jordan, and although Jordanian air defences intercepted most incoming missiles, the incident marked an escalation in the six-month conflict between the two nations.
International · 2026-09-10
Houthi forces capture strategic Red Sea port of MokhaIran-backed Houthi rebels captured the Red Sea port city of Mokha on 10 September and continued advancing towards the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical waterway for global shipping between Asia and Europe. Yemeni government officials stated that the situation represents not only an internal matter but also a significant regional and international concern.
International · 2026-09-08
United States destroys Iranian tankers as Iran retaliates against Jordan base strikeAmerican forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. Iran retaliated by striking a US military base in Jordan with ballistic missiles. The exchange represents the heaviest day of attacks since the conflict began in February.
International · 2026-09-13
Houthi forces seize Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and control Bab el-Mandeb straitIran-backed Houthi fighters have captured Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline, including Mokha port and Mayyun Island, giving them control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical waterway for global shipping between Asia and Europe. The offensive has displaced approximately 80,000 civilians and triggered Saudi airstrikes, whilst President Trump attributed a separate drone attack that disabled a major Saudi oil pipeline to Iranian involvement.
International · 2026-09-12
Houthis consolidate control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Yemen crisis worsensYemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement has completed its takeover of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping route, after government forces withdrew from Mayyun Island. The United Nations reports that approximately 80,000 civilians have been displaced in recent fighting, with displaced families sheltering in temporary camps near Aden.