Iran conflict


Tuesday, August 25, 2026
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began setting conditions for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations
Defense

Trump Says U.S. Navy Has Cleared All Mines From Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has cleared all mines from international waters in the Strait of Hormuz, even as the multinational

August 25, 2026
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Monday, August 24, 2026
Drone view of oil tanker HELGA berthed at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals near Basra
News

Iran Blacklists 46 Ships On Hormuz ‘Non-Compliant’ List

Iran has published a list of 46 vessels it says violated its arrangements for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the ships could face fines,

August 24, 2026
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Traffic at Yemen's southern port of Aden steady after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers
News

U.S. Threatens Iran’s Trading Partners in New Economic Pressure Campaign

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened economic punishment against any country doing business with Iran as part of what he called an “economic D-Day”

August 24, 2026
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to outline further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 24, 2026
News

Trump Administration Launches Sweeping New Iran Sanctions Campaign Targeting Shipping and Oil Trade

The Trump administration on Monday launched a sweeping new economic campaign against Iran, expanding the threat of secondary sanctions to the shipping sector

August 24, 2026
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oil tanker
News

Cost to Ship a VLCC Through Hormuz Hits $20 Million, TotalEnergies CEO Says

By Mitchell Ferman and Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — The cost of shipping oil cargoes on a supertanker through the Strait of Hormuz is about $20 million,

August 24, 2026
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Stock photo of a tanker at sea
News

Houthis Escalate Saudi Shipping Campaign With VLCC Strike

UKMTO says a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, early Monday, sparking a fire on the main deck.

August 24, 2026
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
News

Trump Administration Claims Massive Oil Flows Through Hormuz But Industry Data Raises Questions

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the military helped move more than 15 million barrels of oil and petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz on

August 22, 2026
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A ship passes by a beach in the Aqaba Gulf in front of Tiran island which transferred into Saudi Arabia in 2017 off the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt July 12, 2018. Picture taken July 12, 2018. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Shipping

Saudis Shuttle Oil North On Tankers To Evade Houthis

By Weilun Soon Aug 22, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern

August 22, 2026
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 9, 2026
News

Trump Threatens Economic Isolation for Iran and Its Trading Partners

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to

August 20, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
News

Maritime Markets Bracing for Long-term Disruption in the Middle East

By Lori-Ann LaRocco – The strong undertow of political bluster, a lack of data, vessel attacks and the political calendar have transformed the flow of

August 20, 2026
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping

Three Chinese Tankers U-Turn in Hormuz as Risks Remain High

Three China-linked supertankers have U-turned in the Strait of Hormuz as risks to shipping remain elevated, with prospects for a normalization of traffic

August 19, 2026
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Yahya Sarea, the Houthi military spokesperson, prepares to deliver a statement, during a pro-Palestinian rally saying they launched an attack on the "Pacific 01" ship in the Red Sea with missiles, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 15, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
News

Cargo Ship Destroyed in New Attack Off Yemen

A cargo ship has been declared a constructive total loss after being struck by multiple unknown projectiles off Yemen, marking another attack in an

August 18, 2026
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A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
Shipping

Opinion: Oil Market Starts Pricing in a Prolonged Hormuz Crisis

The oil market is increasingly behaving as though disruptions to Middle East energy supplies are not a temporary shock but a new

August 18, 2026
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U.S. President Trump looks on as he signs executive orders from the Oval Office of the White House
Shipping

Trump Says No Talks are Taking Place With Iran and None are Scheduled

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks between the U.S. and Iran were neither taking place nor scheduled but the Strait of Hormuz was

August 18, 2026
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Traffic at Yemen's southern port of Aden steady after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers
Shipping

Saudis Offer to Sell Oil Near Oman, a Possible Sign They’re Sailing Dark Through Hormuz

Saudi Arabia is offering to sell oil from off the coast of Oman, a sign that the kingdom may be following the United Arab Emirates in shuttling more barrels

August 18, 2026
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Oil tanker Al Shaffiah sails at the sea near the Omani coast, as seen from Musandam
News

Seafarer Killed in Latest Strait of Hormuz Attack on Commercial Shipping

Two bulk carriers have been struck by projectiles in separate attacks while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in two crew casualties, including one

August 18, 2026
Total Views: 1081

Monday, August 17, 2026
U.S. President Trump looks on as he signs executive orders from the Oval Office of the White House
News

Trump Rejects Iran Truce Extension as Oil Tops $90

The prospects for peace in the Middle East suffered a fresh setback, with President Donald Trump saying he’s not interested in extending the expiring

August 17, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas
Shipping

Iran Threatens to Go On Offensive in Strait of Hormuz if Diplomacy With US Fails

Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to "fully offensive" due to the deadlock in efforts to agree a permanent end to its war with the United

August 17, 2026
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Sunday, August 16, 2026
USS Abraham Lincoln supports Operation Epic Fury
Navy

US Commander Says Mental Health A Priority Aboard USS Lincoln

By Tony Czuczka Aug 16, 2026 (Bloomberg) –A top US military commander said mental health is a valid concern after meeting crew deployed on the USS

August 16, 2026
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Aerial view of oil spilling from the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi into the water, off Al-Qibliyyah island, Hallaniyat Group Of Islands
Shipping

Covert Mideast Oil Flows Are Keeping Global Prices In Check

By Alex Longley, Anthony Di Paola, Grant Smith and Weilun Soon Aug 16, 2026(Bloomberg) –Middle Eastern oil producers are pressing ahead with

August 16, 2026
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