Coverage in Strait of Hormuz

Energy markets

Oil Rises as U.S.-Iran Deal Prospects Fade

Investors reacted to stalled diplomacy and renewed clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that normally carries about one-fifth of global oil supply

Gulf tensions

Oil rises as US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz

Trump says the ceasefire remains in place, but the clash in a vital energy corridor has sharpened doubts over diplomacy and shipping security

Hormuz standoff

U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds for now as Hormuz mission draws fire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the truce remains in place despite Iranian attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and on the UAE, while only two U.S.-flagged merchant ships are known to have passed the new route

Strait of Hormuz

Maersk ship exits Persian Gulf under U.S. military protection

The Alliance Fairfax transit under Project Freedom marks a confirmed commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz as Washington says its ceasefire with Iran still holds

Strait of Hormuz

U.S. and Iran Trade Claims Over Control of Strait of Hormuz

Washington says two U.S.-flagged merchant ships crossed under its new escort effort, while Iranian officials and state-linked media warned against the operation as the ceasefire held under strain

Energy markets

Oil retreats as U.S. says Iran ceasefire still holds

Brent and U.S. crude fell Tuesday after Pentagon officials said attacks on the UAE had not crossed the threshold for renewed major combat operations