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Today: May 29, 2026
Today: May 29, 2026

Strait of Hormuz

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US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia

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US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia
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Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens

Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens

Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade

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Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade
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The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China

Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China
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Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war

Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war

Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed

U.S. President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
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Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"

Oil prices settled almost 3% higher on Monday after U.S.

Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"
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Stocks edge up ahead of US-China meeting; oil rallies on US-Iran stalemate

U.S. equity indexes inched ahead to record closing highs while the dollar edged higher on Monday, as investors awaited a meeting

Stocks edge up ahead of US-China meeting; oil rallies on US-Iran stalemate
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Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday for talks on the Iran war, its impact on the Gulf and efforts to ensure navigational safety in the Strait of

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war
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South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response

South Korea's presidential Blue House on Monday condemned in the strongest terms an attack against a cargo ship operated by a Korean shipper this month in

South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response
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Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz

Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profits amid tight global oil supplies

Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz
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Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'

President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran's response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks, dashing hopes for

Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'
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Iran sends its response to US proposal aimed at ending the war, IRNA says

Iran has sent its response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month war to mediator, Pakistan, Iran's IRNA news agency said on Sunday.

Iran sends its response to US proposal aimed at ending the war, IRNA says
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Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold

Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy has warned of a “heavy assault” on one of the U.S. bases in the region if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked

Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold
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UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission

Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of

UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
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US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto

Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes,

US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto
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Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flares

Efforts to end the war between the U.S. and Iran appeared to stall as the two sides traded fire in the Gulf on Friday,

Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flares
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US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire

US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire

US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire
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Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite

Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite

Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite
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South Korea begins probe into ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran dispute

South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Friday that government investigators had started examining the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a Korean-operated vessel amid

South Korea begins probe into ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran dispute
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ASEAN summit ends with only a push to fast-track oil share pact

Southeast Asian leaders were united on Friday in calling for a regional fuel-sharing framework to be ratified quickly, as their summit ended

ASEAN summit ends with only a push to fast-track oil share pact
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US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
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US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military says that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three U_S_ Navy ships as they transited the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”

US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
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US military says it carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran

The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S.

US military says it carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran
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Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire

President Donald Trump said on Thursday three U.S.

Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire
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The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces."

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
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US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
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Oil prices settle 1% lower in volatile trading after US mulls resuming Strait of Hormuz military escorts

Oil prices swung between gains and losses in volatile trading on Thursday, ultimately settling lower after a report said Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted

Oil prices settle 1% lower in volatile trading after US mulls resuming Strait of Hormuz military escorts
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Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains

Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains

Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
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These numbers show the global impact of Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy

These numbers show the global impact of Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz
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Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

With their location trackers shut off to avoid Iranian attacks, the United Arab Emirates and buyers have recently sailed several

Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
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Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100

Asian shares are sharply higher, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 up 6%

Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100
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U.S. President Trump's renewed trade war with China

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May on his first visit to China in eight years.

U.S. President Trump's renewed trade war with China
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Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz

In 24 hours, the Trump administration’s stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic

Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Oil prices slide on reports US and Iran are nearing peace agreement

Oil prices fell sharply to two-week lows on Wednesday as optimism grew about a possible end to the war in the Middle East, with reports the United States and

Oil prices slide on reports US and Iran are nearing peace agreement
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What will it take to free the 1,600 ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?

What will it take to free the 1,600 ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?

What will it take to free the 1,600 ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
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The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war

A U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said

The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war
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Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen

With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war

Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
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Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports

At the UAE port of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain from bulk carriers on Wednesday, while crude oil flowed

Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports
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Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance

Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president
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France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission

France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of

France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission
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Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has climbed 31 cents in the past week and is now 52% higher than before the Iran war began

Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
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US says airline jet fuel costs jumped $1.8 billion or 56% in March

Major U.S. passenger airlines spent just over $5 billion on jet fuel in March, up $1.8 billion or 56% from what they spent in February, the U.S.

US says airline jet fuel costs jumped $1.8 billion or 56% in March
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One CMA CGM vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz, another exits Gulf

A CMA CGM container ship was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew members and damaging the vessel, while another vessel run by the French group exited

One CMA CGM vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz, another exits Gulf
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi

China’s diplomatic role in the Iran war has come into sharper focus after talks between Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers on Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi
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Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met China's top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, underscoring close ties between the two countries

Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip
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US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, Axios reports

The White House believes it is getting close to an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear

US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, Axios reports
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South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'

South Korea's presidential office said on Wednesday it had suspended a review on whether to participate in a U.S. operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after

South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'
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Trump advisers step up their calls on China to help open Strait of Hormuz ahead of Beijing summit

White House officials are renewing calls on China to use its influence with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz

Trump advisers step up their calls on China to help open Strait of Hormuz ahead of Beijing summit
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China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait

President Donald Trump says he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place

China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait
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Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA

Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
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The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war

The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
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Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes

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Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes
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CS Anthem chemical tanker was second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz

The CS Anthem chemical tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, its operator said on Tuesday, becoming the second commercial U.S.-

CS Anthem chemical tanker was second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz
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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress

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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation

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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation
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Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
World

US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold

The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a U.N. resolution threatening with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation

US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold
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Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz

Iran has set up a new mechanism to manage the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Press TV reported on Tuesday. Iran has warned the U.S.

Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz
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Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades
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DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs

Industrial materials maker DuPont raised its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday after beating first-quarter estimates, as price increases helped offset

DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs
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Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
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UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
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US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
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US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait

The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as Tehran sought

US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait
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Chevron CEO says shortages in oil supply will begin appearing

Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth said on Monday that physical shortages in oil supply would begin appearing around the world because of the closure of the

Chevron CEO says shortages in oil supply will begin appearing
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Trading Day: The oil, bonds tango

Oil prices jumped further above the $100-a-barrel mark on Monday as Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. efforts to free up shipping,

Trading Day: The oil, bonds tango
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US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
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Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East

U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
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Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern

Global oil stocks are approaching their lowest level in eight years, Goldman Sachs said on Monday, warning that the speed of depletion was becoming a concern as supplies through the

Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern
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Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped about 6% on Monday as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours, the

Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz
World

US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Gulf Arab nations are drafting a U.N.

US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
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Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit

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Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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Strait talk

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Oil prices spiked by around 5% on Monday after Iran said it

Strait talk
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Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge

There were no signs of increased vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would begin

Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge
World

Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveil new map of Strait of Hormuz under their control, state media says

Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy issued a new map of the area of the Strait of Hormuz under its control on Monday, state media reported.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveil new map of Strait of Hormuz under their control, state media says
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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
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Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz 

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning.

Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz 
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OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz

Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”

OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
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OPEC+ agrees third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran

OPEC+ agrees third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure
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President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
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OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise oil output targets in June, two sources familiar with the group's thinking said on Saturday, but

OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say
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Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says

An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S.

Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
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Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption

Barclays on Friday raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100 per barrel from $85, citing the impasse in the Strait of Hormuz.

Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption
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Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries

Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
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China says urgent need to maintain Iran war ceasefire

China's U.N. ambassador Fu Cong said on Friday it was an urgent necessity to maintain the Iran war ceasefire and that he was sure the Strait of Hormuz issue would be high on the

China says urgent need to maintain Iran war ceasefire
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US manufacturing sector holds steady in April; input costs hit 4-year high

U.S. manufacturing activity held steady in April, but supplier delivery performance worsened as the war in the Middle East disrupted shipping in the

US manufacturing sector holds steady in April; input costs hit 4-year high
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US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity

Any shipper paying tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including charitable donations to organizations such as the Iranian Red

US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity
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UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays

A gauge of British manufacturers' cost pressures jumped in April and delivery delays were the most widespread since mid-2022 due to the standoff in the

UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays
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US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines

The U.S.

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
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Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks

Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks and

Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks
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Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain

President Donald Trump on Thursday said "probably" when asked whether he would consider pulling U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain, a day after

Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain
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US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw

The U

US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw
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Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation

Global oil prices eased after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel earlier on Thursday on concerns the U.S.-Iran war could lead to a

Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
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Germany's Merz stresses commitment to transatlantic partnership

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized on Thursday the importance of the transatlantic partnership with the U.S., just hours after President Donald Trump

Germany's Merz stresses commitment to transatlantic partnership
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Bank of England joins other central banks in freezing rate cuts as Iran war upends global economy

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate on hold at 3.75% as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude passes

Bank of England joins other central banks in freezing rate cuts as Iran war upends global economy
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Lithuania should join US coalition in Strait of Hormuz, president says

Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda said he was supportive of his country joining the U.S. freedom of navigation mission in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that he would

Lithuania should join US coalition in Strait of Hormuz, president says
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz 'will bring calm'

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a published written message on Thursday that a new chapter for the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz has been taking shape since the

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz 'will bring calm'
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Japan's PM vows all diplomatic efforts to ensure passage of vessels through Hormuz

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday that she will continue all diplomatic efforts to ensure the passage of all vessels though the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan's PM vows all diplomatic efforts to ensure passage of vessels through Hormuz
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Stagflation risks stacking up as Iran war enters third month

Financial markets are finding it harder to look past the rising economic costs of the Iran war as the continued closure of

Stagflation risks stacking up as Iran war enters third month
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Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany

President Donald Trump, who has criticized Germany and other NATO allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of

Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany
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US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

The U.S. is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,

US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
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Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table
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Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday his relationship with U.S.

Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran
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How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive

How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive

How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive
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The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the OPEC+ group, effective May 1

The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall
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Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'

Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
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Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued 

Inflation in most countries will be markedly higher this year than predicted three months ago amid a stalemate in the energy crisis brought about by the

Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued 
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Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says

A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov was able to transit the blockaded Strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the

Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says
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Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit

Oil prices closed up nearly 3% on Tuesday as persistent worries about supply constraints from the closed Strait of Hormuz outweighed concerns about

Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit
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Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
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Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz

A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit

Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz
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The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
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The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
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Trading Day: Tech in a world of its own

Oil prices rose again on Monday on the lack of any sign that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, but that didn't prevent the S&P 500 and

Trading Day: Tech in a world of its own
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Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
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Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says

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Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says
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US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate

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US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate
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Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse

Six tankers loaded with Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the U.S. blockade in recent days, ship-tracking data shows, underscoring the impact

Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse
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Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday Iran's leadership was humiliating the United States and getting U.S. officials to travel

Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall
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Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go

The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed

Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
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Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran's demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on

Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push
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Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement

Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says