Strait of Hormuz
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worldUS Strikes Iran for Third Night as Trump Says Deal 'Still Possible'
US forces hit multiple Iranian military sites as hostilities escalate, despite President Trump maintaining that a diplomatic agreement remains achievable.
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financeWar Threatens Strait of Hormuz, Driving WTI Oil Price Forecasts Higher
The 2026 Iran conflict disrupts global energy markets as military threats to the vital Strait of Hormuz drive crude oil futures higher.
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worldUS Military Launches Third Night of Airstrikes on Iran, Escalating Conflict
The U.S. military conducted a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian military targets, escalating tensions following a collapsed ceasefire.
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financeTrump Imposes 20% Toll on Strait of Hormuz, Sparking Oil Price Surge
President Trump announced a naval blockade and 20% cargo toll at the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, sending prices sharply higher and raising geopolitical and economic concerns.
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financeHouthi Closure of Bab el-Mandeb Strait Threatens 60% of Middle East Oil Exports
Houthi rebels close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint, threatening major global oil supplies amid escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions.
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cryptoUS-Iran Ceasefire Collapses, Rattles Crypto Markets
The fragile US-Iran ceasefire ended after renewed military strikes, sending Bitcoin down and triggering $350 million in crypto liquidations.
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worldTrump Notifies Congress of Resumed Hostilities with Iran
US President Donald Trump has formally informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have restarted following defensive strikes on July 7.
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financeTanker Traffic Through Key Strait of Hormuz Plunges Amid US-Iran Tensions
Ship traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply due to renewed US-Iran hostilities, threatening global oil supply chains.