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May 2, 2026
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said that he had been informed about a possible deal with Iran but was awaiting the precise wording. He also warned of the possibility of resuming military strikes against the country in the event of Tehran's misbehavior.
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May 2, 2026
A senior Iranian official said on Saturday that a proposal from Iran, which has been rejected by U.S. president Donald?Trump so far, would end the U.S. ban on Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. Talks on Iran's nuclear program could be held later.
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April 30, 2026
Iran announced on Thursday that it would respond to any new attacks by Washington with "long, painful'strikes'" and reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. This complicates U.S. plans to form a coalition in order to reopen this?waterway.
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April 30, 2026
According to a cable from the State Department, the U.S. is pushing other countries to create an international coalition in order to restore freedom of movement in Strait of Hormuz. This comes as oil prices have risen to their highest level…
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April 29, 2026
Barclays said late Tuesday that the United Arab Emirates' decision not to join OPEC would result in a faster growth of oil -supply from the country, as it 'comes out?of?the current crisis. Barclays said late Tuesday that the United Arab Emirates…
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April 28, 2026
The efforts to end the Iran conflict came to a standstill on Tuesday, with U.S. president Donald?Trump unsatisfied with the latest offer from Tehran. He said that Tehran had told the U.S. they were in a state of collapse and trying figure out their leadership situation.
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April 27, 2026
Shipping data revealed a lull in activity over the last few days. However, the talks between Iran and the United States are still stalled. According to data from Kpler, and a separate satellite analysis by 'data analytics specialists SynMax'…
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April 27, 2026
The U.S. is taking steps to protect the global economy against the oil crunch caused by the?Iran war. This includes boosting exports and easing sanctions selectively, as well as tapping into strategic reserves. Washington's reputation may suffer in some circles…
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April 27, 2026
The U.S. intervened to protect the global economy against the oil crunch caused by the Iran War by boosting exports and?selectively relaxing sanctions, as well as tapping strategic reserves. Washington's reputation may suffer in some circles…
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April 23, 2026
The chief of the navy's staff said that Italy was ready to send up to four vessels, including minesweepers as part of an international effort to clear the Strait of Hormuz. Last week, European leaders met in Paris to discuss a multi-national effort to protect shipping along the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 22, 2026
According to maritime security'sources' and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), at least three container ships were hit by gunfire on Wednesday in the Strait?of?Hormuz. Iran has placed restrictions on the use of the Strait by ships, initially in retaliation to the U.S.
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April 22, 2026
Shipping executives at the FT 'Commodities - Global Summit on Wednesday said that Asian ship owners - who have a greater risk tolerance - may soon begin sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
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April 20, 2026
Shipping data revealed that an oil tanker was heading to South Korea's HD Hyundai Oilbank, after passing the Strait of Hormuz. Kpler data showed that the Malta-flagged Odessa sailed through the strait in April 2013, but it did not specify where the tanker loaded its oil.
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April 20, 2026
These are the top business stories from the New York Times. These?stories have not been?verified' and?the?New York Times cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. After two months of war, sales in the Persian Gulf countries have plummeted. Chris Wright, U.S.
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April 20, 2026
Shipping data revealed that an oil 'tanker' is headed to South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank in order to discharge its cargo after passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Malta flagged Odessa passed the strait in April 13 Kpler data showed, but did no indicate where the tanker loaded the oil.
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April 17, 2026
A senior Iranian official said on Friday that there are still significant differences between Iran and the United States in order to reach an agreement to end the 'war.' He added that the U.S. must adhere to the ceasefire terms if it wants to keep the Strait of Hormuz opened.
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April 17, 2026
Several dozen countries have said they are willing to 'join an international mission for the protection of?shipping along the Strait of Hormuz if conditions allow,' said Britain, at a time when Donald Trump, U.S. president, said he didn’t need any allies’ help.
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April 17, 2026
Russian metals manufacturer Nornickel said the Iran war had extended delivery times by three weeks for its base metals exports and increased freight costs, but that higher metal prices offset the additional expenses. U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have paralyzed shipments through Strait of Hormuz…
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April 17, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated 'on Friday' that his country was "prepared" to contribute a mission that would ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Merz, along with his counterparts in France, Britain, and Italy…
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April 16, 2026
France and Britain are hosting a meeting of 40 countries on Friday. The purpose is to signal the United States that some of its closest allies will be'ready' to play a part in restoring the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, once the conditions permit. Since the beginning of U.S.
