Keywords: Strait of Hormuz


Oil prices rise on US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman but head for weekly decline

Oil prices edged higher on Friday as critical nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran kicked off in Oman, though benchmarks remained on track for their first weekly drop in six weeks. Markets cautiously shed weeks of built-up geopolitical risk premiums amid escalating tensions between......

Iran deploys 1,000 combat drones amid US naval buildup in Middle East

Iran's military chief vowed a crushing retaliation against any aggression Thursday, as a formidable US naval presence positioned itself in the Middle East. Tehran announced the integration of 1,000 strategic drones into its combat units across all army branches, alongside planned live-fire naval......

Iran claims full control of Strait of Hormuz as US armada nears

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared on Tuesday it holds "total control" over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The statement came amid stern warnings to neighboring countries as US military forces mass in the Middle East and President Donald Trump threatens action. Mohammad......

Iran’s preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns

Recent U.S. intelligence reveals that the Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month. This action has heightened worries in Washington that Iran might be preparing to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli missile attacks on targets within Iran. The mine......

Potential closure of Strait of Hormuz awaits Iran's Supreme Security Council approval

Iran's decision to close the Strait of Hormuz remains pending approval from its Supreme National Security Council, despite reports suggesting parliamentary authorization. The announcement comes amid escalating regional tensions, particularly between Iran and Israel. An Iranian Revolutionary Guard......

Iran vows to end war after US strike on nuclear sites

Iran has issued a stark warning to President Donald Trump following a US strike on its nuclear facilities, declaring that while Trump may have started the conflict, Iran will be the one to end it. The remarks came after the US deployed powerful bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel’s......

Iran’s Use of 19th-Century British Maps to Support Its Claim Over Disputed Islands

Iran has recently turned to 19th-century British maps to bolster its claim to three strategically important islands in the Persian Gulf, intensifying a long-standing dispute with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The islands—Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—are located near the Strait......