Strait of Hormuz
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worldUS War Secretary Hegseth Confirms Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth asserts US control over the Strait of Hormuz with an 'ironclad' blockade, challenging Iranian claims and impacting global energy markets.
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worldUS Military Disables Iranian-Bound Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman
CENTCOM strikes engine room with Hellfire missile; Treasury freezes $344M in digital assets linked to Tehran.
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worldIran State TV Claims Draft Deal Includes $12B Asset Release
Iran state media reports a draft MoU with the US includes releasing $12 billion in frozen assets, but the White House calls it a fabrication.
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worldU.S. Forces Disable Gambia-Flagged Vessel in Gulf of Oman Blockade
CENTCOM confirms action as part of enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war, disrupting Strait of Hormuz traffic.
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cryptoBitcoin Enters Buy Zone That Sparked 660% and 1,700% Rallies
Bitcoin enters a historic buy zone similar to 2018 and 2022, with analysts eyeing drop to $70K amid U.S.-Iran tensions.
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financeGoldman Warns of Oil Supply Shock as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Mount
Goldman Sachs warns of a potential supply shock from Strait of Hormuz disruptions, risking higher oil and gas prices and demand destruction.
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worldIran Steps Up Control Over Strait of Hormuz Despite US Warnings
Iran formalizes control over Strait of Hormuz, raising risk of shipping disruptions as global oil supply tensions grow.
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worldIran Conflict Sparks Energy Crisis, Threatens Global Oil Supply
Escalating military confrontation at the Strait of Hormuz triggers an energy crisis reminiscent of the 1970s, disrupting global oil and LNG shipping.