Iran-Oman Hormuz Deal Would Bar Military Ships as Tanker Traffic Ticks Up
Iran and Oman are negotiating a deal barring military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz as tanker traffic rises to 10 vessels and a fresh tanker strike raises new risks.
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Iran, Oman Strike Temporary Deal to Ease Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Iran and Oman agree on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz as sanctions replace strikes and oil futures react.
US-Iran War Support Hits Record Low as Washington Pivots to Sanctions
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows just 31% of Americans back the six-month Iran conflict, as US strategy shifts toward an economic sanctions push targeting five key sectors.
Iran Threatens ‘Harsh Response’ to New US Sanctions as Currency Hits Record Low
Iran vows retaliation against expanded US sanctions as its currency sinks to a record low, with the Strait of Hormuz — a route for a fifth of global oil trade — still at the center of the standoff.
Iran Calls Sanctions Support ‘Act of War’ as US Launches Economic D-Day
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent readies the toughest sanctions yet on Iran as Tehran threatens seismic retaliation, tanker restrictions rattle the Strait of Hormuz, and Indian bond yields wobble.
US Readies ‘Toughest Sanctions’ on Iran as Hormuz Oil Traffic Halts
Washington plans sweeping new sanctions targeting Iran and its trading partners as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz virtually stops.
Oil Surges Near $94 as US Threatens ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran
Brent crude hovers near $94 a barrel and WTI tops $86 as the US-Iran conflict drags into a sixth month. Treasury Secretary Bessent promises unprecedented sanctions, raising fresh risks for global energy supply.
US Pushes Allies and China to Join New Economic Campaign Against Iran
Washington is urging allies and China to back a new round of economic pressure aimed at Iran’s government, as the administration faces domestic scrutiny over the effort.
Trump Shifts to Iran Strangulation Strategy as Hormuz Shipping Plunges
Trump halts Iran talks and moves toward sustained economic pressure as Strait of Hormuz crossings fall 19.5% to 95, with tougher sanctions expected soon.
Pentagon Awards $22.9B Tomahawk Contract After Iran Conflict Drain
RTX’s Raytheon lands a $22.9 billion Pentagon deal to triple Tomahawk missile output after US forces burned through over 1,000 units fighting Iran. Here’s what it means for defense stocks and your portfolio.