Iran and Oman are finalizing a commercial shipping agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of an imminent U.S.-Iran deal while driving down oil prices.
President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant, including in Tehran, for every attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran threatened regional infrastructure strikes in response. This escalates hostilities following a collapsed ceasefire and US service member deaths, while the US continues operations in the Strait and oil prices rise.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of not honoring the Strait of Hormuz deal, as U.S. Central Command continued strikes for the 11th night to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping. Rubio reiterated commitment to diplomacy but warned of consequences for not respecting international law.
As forças dos EUA lançaram novos ataques contra o Irã, visando degradar suas capacidades militares e retaliar pela morte de três militares americanos na Jordânia. Explosões foram ouvidas em Bandar Abbas e a defesa antiaérea de Bushehr foi ativada, enquanto o Irã suspendeu compromissos de cessar-fogo.
The U.S. military confirmed three service members killed since Friday, with two dying in Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan and one in Iraq from unexploded ordnance. These casualties follow U.S. retaliatory airstrikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions and raising concerns of an all-out war.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei threatens the U.S. with 'unforgettable lessons' after a seventh night of U.S. strikes. Iran suspends commitments to the recent MOU, and the conflict escalates with new fatalities, disrupted shipping, and regional attacks.
Oil prices climbed Wednesday as investors reacted to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, including fresh strikes and counter-strikes, alongside conflicting reports on ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
Oil prices increased Wednesday as investors assessed escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and conflicting reports on diplomatic talks. WTI and Brent crude futures saw gains following U.S. defensive strikes against Iranian attacks, while President Trump stated negotiations were ongoing.
