Fury mounts in India over US refusal to apologize for killing Indian sailors in Strait of Hormuz strikes. Leaders to meet at G7 amid strained relations, with families demanding answers and opposition criticizing PM Modi's silence.
Iran has announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all oil tankers and commercial ships in response to recent US strikes. The move, which threatens global energy supplies, escalates tensions between the two nations and jeopardizes ongoing peace negotiations.
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers and commercial vessels, threatening to open fire on any ship attempting to pass, following new US raids on Iran. Oil prices rose by approximately $2 per barrel.
Donald Trump claims a "secret mission" by the US military escorted over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz last month. He made the assertion on his Truth Social platform.
Aviation leaders gather in Rio for the Iata AGM as the industry faces high jet fuel prices (over $140/barrel) despite no current shortage in Europe, with costs impacting airlines and potential for consolidation.
A source reported that three Russian oil tankers were attacked by Ukrainian surface drones in Turkey's exclusive economic zone between May 28-29. The attacks, which have resumed after diplomatic intervention, indicate Ukraine's intent to operate outside the recognized conflict zone, raising the threat level for Black Sea navigation.
Israel expresses alarm and anger over a potential US-Iran deal negotiated by Donald Trump, which follows a pre-emptive war launched in February. Critics in Israel, including Nahum Barnea and Ben Caspit, condemn the deal and Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategy, fearing it will empower Iran and potentially accelerate its nuclear program.
The IRGC reported that 35 vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, coordinated and secured by its naval forces, ensuring a safe maritime route amid regional tensions.
The UK's Global Partnerships conference highlighted the aid sector's crisis, with large charities criticized for hoarding power and funds, hindering localization efforts. Experts call for a new model channeling resources directly to local actors.
Two Chinese oil tankers carrying 4 million barrels of crude have departed the Strait of Hormuz after over two months. This comes as US officials claim a deal to end the US-Iran conflict is imminent, though experts warn oil prices may remain high.
Two Chinese oil tankers carrying 4 million barrels of crude have exited the Strait of Hormuz after over two months. This occurs as the US president claims a deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran is imminent, while Iran warns of regional spillover from any new attacks.
Despite the war, several oil tankers have recently navigated the Strait of Hormuz, easing global oil market concerns slightly. Four ships carrying 2 million barrels of mostly Iraqi crude exited since May 10, though levels remain far below pre-war averages.
Tucson, Arizona, prepares to host Iran's national football team, Team Melli, for World Cup training despite heightened US-Iran tensions and President Trump's safety concerns.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy has warned of a “heavy assault” on one of the U.S. bases in the region if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked
Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the strait.
The attacks on the ships near the Strait of Hormuz cast more doubt on a tenuous ceasefire that the Trump administration insists is still holding.
The US military has struck two empty Iranian-flagged oil tankers, US Central Command says, adding that a third Iranian-flagged vessel had been disabled on Wednesday. Follow live.
Apart from that, according to CENTCOM, US forces disable the Iranian Hasna tanker on May 6
The shaky U.S. ceasefire with Iran has been repeatedly undermined this week, even as President Donald Trump insists it remains in effect.
U.S. forces fired on two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. And the United Arab Emirates reported another Iranian missile and drone attack.
Moscow steps up maritime presence in North Sea after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankersBritain’s Royal Navy tracked and followed a Russian frigate every day last month as it sailed from the Atlantic to the North Sea as Moscow steps up its maritime presence after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankers.The Russian navy’s Admiral Grigorovich escorted six Russia-linked vessels during April, including at least three under economic sanction passing east through the Dover strait, while being watched continuously by four UK ships and helicopters. Continue reading...
Iran attacked ships in Hormuz and struck the UAE again as hardliners threatened that European bases could become legitimate targets. Tehran also issued its own Strait of Hormuz navigation map, warning US Navy ships and oil tankers from crossing.
The US stock market is holding tentatively near its record heights on Monday, while oil prices climb with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world’s flow of crude. Duelling claims about a possible Iranian strike on a US Navy vessel in the strait heightened the tensions. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 216 points, or 0.4 per cent, as of 9.35am Eastern time, and...
