Strait of Hormuz news, events & figures

Iranian officer says renewed war with U.S. seems ‘inevitable

A senior Iranian military officer warned that renewed war with the U.S. seems “inevitable” as diplomacy and Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire efforts showed fresh strain.

Hormuz closure halted trade after Iran war began, CNBC data shows

CNBC data shows the Strait of Hormuz closure brought trade to a halt after the Iran war began in February, intensifying a global energy shock.

U.S. and Iran edge toward ceasefire deal, but approval remains unresolved

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are close to a 60-day ceasefire extension tied to Hormuz shipping and nuclear talks, but no deal has been finalized.

Kuwait intercepts Iranian missile after new U.S. strikes

Kuwait intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile after new U.S. strikes on Iranian drone operations, further testing a fragile ceasefire.

Oil jumps as Iran says it targeted U.S. airbase after new strikes

Oil prices climbed Thursday as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities raised fresh concern over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy route.

Pezeshkian invokes Iran-Iraq War symbol as U.S. talks continue

Iran’s president invoked a defining Iran-Iraq War symbol as U.S.-Iran talks continue, a signal an expert described as high stakes and resistant to compromise.

Draft Iran memo would extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz, sources say

A draft U.S.-Iran memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear commitments, sources say.

U.S. and Iran Edge Toward Deal, but War Risks Remain

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are working toward a peace deal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but officials warn an agreement is not imminent.