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Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that their explosives halted three commercial vessels traversing the strategic waterway's southern route. Independent maritime monitors state there is no verifiable evidence to substantiate the reported strikes.
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21 nm
Width of the strait at its narrowest point
10 nm
Width of the IMO Traffic Separation Scheme
20m bbl/d
Average daily oil transit volume
15m bbl/d
Estimated structural bypass shortfall
3.5–5.5m bbl/d
Estimated spare pipeline bypass capacity
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October 2026
IRGC Claims Naval Mines Disabled Three Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Tanker Assaults Drive Asian Spot LNG to Four-Year Highs as Crude Nears $110
- Tanker Assaults Drive Asian Spot LNG to Four-Year Highs as Crude Nears $110Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices have surged past $30 per million British thermal units following renewed attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
- UK Police Rearrest Two Men on Espionage Charges Over Suspected Iran Plot at RAF FairfordBritish counter-terrorism police have rearrested two men under the National Security Act, formally escalating a September base perimeter breach into a state-level espionage investigation.
Tehran Outlines Six-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz if US Meets Terms
- Tehran Outlines Six-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz if US Meets TermsIran has formally proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within six days if the United States lifts its naval blockade and removes sanctions on Iranian oil exports.
- Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Arrives in Tehran to Mediate Gulf Security CrisisSergey Lavrov has traveled to Iran to propose a new regional security framework following appeals from Gulf states to halt escalating attacks.
Hormuz Shipping Disruption Sends Crude Tanker Freight Surcharges Soaring by Up to $40 a Barrel
Brent Crude Tops $110 a Barrel as Dual Supply Threats Squeeze Global Markets
- Brent Crude Tops $110 a Barrel as Dual Supply Threats Squeeze Global MarketsGlobal oil benchmark Brent crude surpassed $110 per barrel on October 16, driven by escalating maritime attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and renewed Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
- IRGC Claims Two Oil Tankers Struck Naval Mines in Strait of HormuzIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the Strait of Hormuz closed after claiming multiple supertankers hit naval mines.
IEA Approves Accelerated Release of 20 Million Barrels of Emergency Diesel
- IEA Approves Accelerated Release of 20 Million Barrels of Emergency DieselThe International Energy Agency has authorized the expedited deployment of emergency diesel reserves to stabilize tight global markets.
- Singapore-Flagged Container Ship GFS Pride Sinks in Strait of Hormuz Following Projectile StrikeThe 2,824-TEU vessel went down after an attack off the coast of Oman, marking the second confirmed ship loss in the region as maritime security conditions deteriorate.
Iran Rejects US Response to Seven Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
IEA Urges Member Nations to Accelerate Emergency Diesel Releases Ahead of Governing Board Meeting
- IEA Urges Member Nations to Accelerate Emergency Diesel Releases Ahead of Governing Board MeetingThe International Energy Agency has called on member governments to expedite previously pledged emergency fuel releases and assess the need for further intervention as the global diesel market tightens.
- World Bank Negotiates Emergency Aid for Up to 40 Countries Facing Global Energy ShocksThe World Bank is actively negotiating with up to 40 developing nations to unlock $60 billion in immediate liquidity by repurposing existing project funds.
Supertanker Gem No. 2 Struck Off UAE Coast as Iran Expands Shipping Attacks Across Gulf
Projectile Strike on Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Injures 12 Seafarers Off Oman Coast
World Bank Projects 2.1 Percent Middle East Economic Contraction as Energy Supply Disruptions Hit Gulf Output
US Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Base Following Suspected Iran-Linked Terror Plot
Pentagon Deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt and 9,000 Troops to Middle East
G7 and IEA Agree to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil and Diesel to Ease Global Energy Crunch
September 2026
Eight US Marines Injured in Previously Undisclosed Iranian Missile Strike in Strait of Hormuz
- Eight US Marines Injured in Previously Undisclosed Iranian Missile Strike in Strait of HormuzEight U.S.
- US-Iran MOU Unlocks Strait of Hormuz, Oil Tanker Traffic Surges 105% After DealFollowing the implementation of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has surged by 105%, with approximately 60 vessels transporting 22 million barrels of crude oil in a…
- Iran Intercepts 19 Commercial Vessels and Resumes Minelaying in Strait of HormuzIranian forces targeted 19 ships over a 48-hour period and began laying naval mines in a US-backed transit corridor.
- US and Iran Resume Indirect Talks on Amended Strait of Hormuz Reopening ProposalMediators in New York are circulating an amended seven-day timeline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, attempting to bridge the gap between U.S.
US Rejects Iranian Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Prompting 'Doomsday War' Threat
Iran's IRGC Seizes Second US Military Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz
- Iran's IRGC Seizes Second US Military Underwater Drone in Strait of HormuzIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have captured a second U.S.
- UK Counter-Terror Police Arrest Five Men Over Suspected Explosives Plot Near US AirbaseAuthorities evacuated 85 homes near RAF Fairford and deployed bomb disposal units after intercepting three suspicious vans.
US Deploys Operational High-Energy Laser Weapons in Strait of Hormuz to Counter Iranian Drones
- US Deploys Operational High-Energy Laser Weapons in Strait of Hormuz to Counter Iranian DronesThe U.S.
- Strait of Hormuz Commercial Traffic Slumps to 17 Vessels Over Weekend Amid US-Iran StalemateCommercial vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to 17 over the weekend as geopolitical tensions and conflicting navigational directives deter shipping.
- US Rejects Iranian 7-Day Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Oil CrisisThe US administration has formally dismissed Tehran's offer to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief.
Iran Submits Seven Conditions to US via Qatar to End Conflict
- Iran Submits Seven Conditions to US via Qatar to End ConflictTehran has relayed a seven-point framework to Washington through Qatari intermediaries, demanding the lifting of naval blockades and the release of frozen assets to halt hostilities.
- Iran Threatens to Expand War to Indian Ocean, Citing US-UK Base at Diego GarciaAn adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader warned that Tehran could expand the ongoing regional conflict into the Indian Ocean if the United States launches further military strikes.
- Global Fossil Emissions Plunge as Iran Conflict Triggers Historic Oil Demand DestructionThe International Energy Agency projects a historic drop in global carbon emissions for 2026 as the ongoing conflict with Iran severely disrupts global oil consumption.
- Iran Proposes 7-Day Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for US Sanctions LiftIranian officials have presented a phased proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade and waives oil sanctions.
- Iran Claims New Anti-Ship Missile Detonated Over USS George WashingtonIranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei asserted that a new ballistic missile armed with a cluster warhead exploded above the U.S.
House Passes War Powers Resolution to Force Consultation on Iran Conflict
Faulty AI Intelligence Report Nearly Sparked US-China Maritime Clash in Middle East
Iran's IRGC Strikes Togo-Flagged Tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Trump Weighs 'Annihilation'
The 21-Mile Width and 10-Mile Traffic Separation Scheme: How the Strait of Hormuz's Physical Constraints Dictate Global Oil Transit
- The 21-Mile Width and 10-Mile Traffic Separation Scheme: How the Strait of Hormuz's Physical Constraints Dictate Global Oil TransitThe 21-mile-wide Strait of Hormuz is caught between two competing management frameworks: the IMO's international transit passage and Iran's sovereign routing scheme.
- Pentagon Watchdog Details Strategic Munitions Shortfall and Base Damage from Iran ConflictA newly declassified Defense Department inspector general report confirms that U.S.
US Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers Following Ballistic Missile Attacks on Navy Warship
- US Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers Following Ballistic Missile Attacks on Navy WarshipUS Central Command struck five Iranian crude oil carriers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted an American warship.
- Iran Strikes US Air Base in Jordan and Claims Attacks on 10 Ships Following US Tanker InterceptsIranian forces damaged multiple American military aircraft at a Jordanian air base and claimed strikes on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a direct military exchange that began with US strikes…
- IEA Forecasts 5.7 Million Barrel Drop in Global Oil Supply as Gulf Disruptions PersistThe International Energy Agency has slashed its 2026 outlook, warning that prolonged conflict in the Middle East will delay the return of normal oil flows until 2027.
US Intelligence Links Chinese Satellite Imagery to Deadly Iranian Strike on Jordan Base
Gulf States and Iran to Meet in Oman to Negotiate Temporary Strait of Hormuz Shipping Deal
The US Military Escort and the Bilateral Corridor: Two Ways to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
- The US Military Escort and the Bilateral Corridor: Two Ways to Reopen the Strait of HormuzAs the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz pushes oil past $100 a barrel, two mutually exclusive models have emerged to restore commercial transit: a U.S.-led military escort coalition and a restricted bilateral…
- Iranian Ballistic Missiles Damage U.S. Combat Aircraft at Jordanian AirbaseIran launched approximately 20 ballistic missiles at a U.S.-utilized military installation in Jordan, damaging multiple A-10 and F-15 aircraft despite the deployment of over 60 Patriot interceptors.
Iran Threatens US Carrier Group With New Qassem Basir Solid-Fuel Ballistic Missile
August 2026
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How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Turned Global Food Security into a Geopolitical Weapon
Is the Strait of Hormuz Closure a Supply Shock That Has Rendered Central Bank Policy Obsolete?
- Is the Strait of Hormuz Closure a Supply Shock That Has Rendered Central Bank Policy Obsolete?The 2026 closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a massive global supply shock, exposing the limitations of traditional central bank interest rates in fighting energy-driven inflation.
- US-Iran War Escalates to Second Maritime Front as Houthis Blockade Bab el-Mandeb StraitFollowing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran-aligned Houthi forces have launched a fatal strike on a commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, enforcing a new naval blockade.
Strait Closures Drive Crude Oil Near $100 and European Gas to Four-Year Highs: Market Evidence Pack
U.S. General Warns Pentagon of Insufficient Naval Forces to Protect Israel from Iranian Missiles
July 2026
Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal and Threatens Tel Aviv as Trump Weighs 'Massive Attack'
Global Emergency Oil Stocks Remain Above 1 Billion Barrels After Record IEA Release
Global Real Estate Investment Volumes Slip as Iran Conflict Triggers 'State-Altering Shock' and Capital Pullback
US Strikes on Iranian Coastal Defenses and Competing Claims Over Destroyed Gulf Radars
Senate Democrats Block Must-Pass Defense Bill Over Iran War and Israel Integration
The End of Global Oil Security: How the Strait of Hormuz Conflict Rewrites the Rules of Energy Geopolitics
- The End of Global Oil Security: How the Strait of Hormuz Conflict Rewrites the Rules of Energy GeopoliticsThe effective closure of the world's most critical maritime chokepoint has triggered a structural shift in global energy markets.
- U.S. Imposes 20% Tariff on Strait of Hormuz Cargo, Reinstates Naval Blockade on IranPresident Trump has ordered a 20% tariff on all commercial shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz and reinstated a full U.S.
The Collapse of the Islamabad Memorandum: Analyzing the Return to US-Iran Hostilities and the Global Economic Fallout
- The Collapse of the Islamabad Memorandum: Analyzing the Return to US-Iran Hostilities and the Global Economic FalloutThe 60-day ceasefire between the US and Iran has collapsed over maritime disputes in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering renewed military strikes and a severe shock to global shipping markets.
- Trump Suggests Standing Order to Attack Iran if Assassinated, Leaving Execution to VP VancePresident Trump claimed he has left standing orders for the U.S.
The New Middle East Order: How China Brokered a Ceasefire After U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran
U.S. Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran and Revokes Oil Waivers Following Strait of Hormuz Attacks
US Warned Iran of Alleged Israeli Plot to Assassinate Negotiators During Ceasefire Talks
- US Warned Iran of Alleged Israeli Plot to Assassinate Negotiators During Ceasefire TalksUS intelligence officials reportedly alerted Iranian counterparts to an impending Israeli assassination plot against Tehran's top negotiators to prevent the collapse of fragile ceasefire talks.
- Trump Signs New Iran Executive Orders, Threatens to Decimate Infrastructure by Tomorrow NightPresident Trump signed new executive orders targeting Iran and issued an ultimatum, threatening to destroy the country's bridges and power plants by midnight Saturday if Tehran rejects a ceasefire proposal.
June 2026
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US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Following Drone Attack on Cargo Ship, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
- US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Following Drone Attack on Cargo Ship, Testing Fragile CeasefireThe United States launched airstrikes against Iranian military targets on Friday in retaliation for a drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran Launches Drone Attack on Bahrain Targeting US Military After Retaliatory US StrikesIran launched a wave of explosive drones at the U.S.
Iran Strikes Commercial Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Halting UN Evacuation Route
Trump Rebukes NATO Over Iran War as White House Seeks $87.6 Billion to Replenish Military
- Trump Rebukes NATO Over Iran War as White House Seeks $87.6 Billion to Replenish MilitaryPresident Trump clashed with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte over Europe's refusal to join the U.S.
- US-Iran Ceasefire Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Easing Global Shipping and Oil PricesA landmark ceasefire between the United States and Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, immediately driving down global oil prices and relieving months of supply chain bottlenecks.
Senate Passes Historic War Powers Resolution on Iran as NATO Praises Ceasefire Deal
- Senate Passes Historic War Powers Resolution on Iran as NATO Praises Ceasefire DealIn a 50-48 vote, the U.S.
- DOJ Probes Oil Companies for Price Gouging as Gulf Freight Rates Hit Record HighsPresident Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate major oil companies for price gouging, as retail gasoline prices remain near $4 a gallon despite plummeting crude costs and a reopening of the Strait of…
- UN Nuclear Chief Says Inspectors Will Visit Iran Sites Under Fragile War DealThe IAEA announced that international inspectors will soon access Iran's nuclear enrichment sites to oversee the downblending of uranium, though Tehran insists sensitive locations remain off-limits.
US Waives Iranian Oil Sanctions and Releases $12 Billion in Exchange for Nuclear Inspections
- US Waives Iranian Oil Sanctions and Releases $12 Billion in Exchange for Nuclear InspectionsThe United States has agreed to unfreeze $12 billion in Iranian assets and waive key oil sanctions following diplomatic talks in Switzerland.
- US and Iran Claim Progress in Peace Talks as Trump Threats Complicate Vance's DiplomacyVice President JD Vance and Iranian negotiators reported significant progress toward a permanent peace deal in Switzerland, including the return of nuclear inspectors.
- US Issues Sweeping Iran Oil Sanctions Waivers, Reshaping Global Energy MarketsThe United States has rolled back secondary oil sanctions on Iran as part of a historic peace deal, unlocking billions in revenue for Tehran and stabilizing global crude prices.
- Iran and Oman Advance Plans to Toll the Strait of Hormuz: What It Means for Global TradeIran and Oman have formed a joint working group to implement transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to add millions of dollars in costs to global energy shipments and sparking fierce opposition from the…
- US-Iran Crisis and Peace Push: Strait of Hormuz Tolls, Nuclear Inspections, and the Senate Vote ExplainedAs the UN evacuates stranded sailors from the Strait of Hormuz, the US and Iran are navigating a fragile peace process complicated by disputes over nuclear inspectors, maritime tolls, and a bipartisan Senate vote…
US Eases Iran Oil Sanctions as Tehran Agrees to Resume Nuclear Inspections
- US Eases Iran Oil Sanctions as Tehran Agrees to Resume Nuclear InspectionsThe United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports following an agreement by Tehran to allow UN nuclear watchdogs to restart comprehensive inspections.
- US and Iran Agree to Lebanon 'De-Confliction Cell' to Salvage Regional Peace TalksMediators Qatar and Pakistan announced a new mechanism to enforce a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, aiming to prevent clashes between Israel and Hezbollah from derailing historic US-Iran negotiations.
U.S. and Iran Launch 60-Day Push for New Nuclear and Security Agreement in Switzerland
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Shattering Three-Day-Old Ceasefire Over Lebanon Strikes
- Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Shattering Three-Day-Old Ceasefire Over Lebanon StrikesIran's military command announced the renewed closure of the vital maritime choke point, citing ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon as a breach of the newly signed US-Iran peace agreement.
- Iran Halts Strait of Hormuz Traffic as Regional Tensions Escalate Over US-Brokered DealTehran has moved to block the world's most critical oil chokepoint in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, testing the limits of a controversial new US-Iran diplomatic agreement.
- Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed Over Lebanon Strikes; U.S. Military Denies BlockadeIran's military announced the closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon as a violation of a recent ceasefire.
- US and Iran Open Nuclear Talks in Switzerland Amid Dispute Over Strait of HormuzVice President JD Vance and Iranian officials have arrived in Switzerland for high-stakes nuclear negotiations, even as tensions flare over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing fighting in Lebanon.
Vance Postpones Switzerland Trip for Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Friction with Israel and EU Sanctions Stance
- Vance Postpones Switzerland Trip for Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Friction with Israel and EU Sanctions StanceVice President JD Vance delayed his departure for nuclear negotiations in Switzerland as the U.S.
- Vance Delays Switzerland Trip for Iran Talks, Rebukes Israeli Critics of Peace DealVice President JD Vance postponed a planned trip to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran negotiations, citing logistical challenges amid a fragile ceasefire.
- Public Support Wanes as Congress Questions the Mounting Costs of the US-Iran ConflictGrowing skepticism among swing-state voters and bipartisan pushback in Congress are complicating the Trump administration's push for a record military budget following the February strikes on Iran.
- Trump's $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Stalls as Congress Balks at Iran War CostsA bipartisan backlash over the financial and human toll of the 110-day US-Iran war is threatening to derail the Trump administration's push for the largest defense budget in American history.
- U.S. and Iran Postpone High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Switzerland Amid Regional TensionsA planned summit in Switzerland to negotiate a permanent U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement has been delayed after Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials postponed their travel.
Vance Rebukes Israeli Critics of U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement, Warning Against Alienating 'Only Powerful Ally'
Trump Rebukes Netanyahu Over Lebanon Offensive as US-Iran Peace Deal Advances
- Trump Rebukes Netanyahu Over Lebanon Offensive as US-Iran Peace Deal AdvancesU.S.
- From Supply Shock to Oil Glut: How the Iran War is Destroying Global Energy DemandThe International Energy Agency warns that soaring prices and physical scarcity have triggered massive demand destruction, setting the stage for a dramatic oil surplus once the conflict resolves.
- U.S. and Iran Agree to 60-Day Ceasefire MOU Featuring Immediate Oil Waivers and $300 Billion Investment FrameworkThe Trump administration has unveiled a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran that lifts the U.S.
US and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal to End 109-Day War: What the MoU Actually Says
- US and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal to End 109-Day War: What the MoU Actually SaysThe United States and Iran have digitally signed a Memorandum of Understanding to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, kicking off a 60-day window to negotiate a permanent nuclear and sanctions agreement.
- US and Iran Reach Historic Truce to End 2026 War, but Regional Tensions PersistThe United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end the 2026 war, though the exclusion of Israel from the pact leaves the region bracing for continued localized conflicts.
- Senate Blocks Bid to Limit Trump's War Powers as US-Iran Peace Deal NearsThe Senate narrowly defeated a resolution to curb President Trump's military authority in Iran as the administration finalizes a peace framework to end the months-long conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Economic Rebound in Focus as U.S.-Iran Conflict Winds Down
Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs Following Ceasefire Violation as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hangs in Balance
- Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs Following Ceasefire Violation as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hangs in BalanceIsrael launched targeted strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut and issued new evacuation orders for southern Lebanon following rocket fire into Israeli territory.
- Hegseth Clashes With CBS Over U.S. Munitions Crisis as Iran War Drains StockpilesSecretary of War Pete Hegseth angrily denied reports of a U.S.
- US and Iran Reach Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Ending Four-Month Global Trade BlockadePresident Donald Trump announced the completion of a peace agreement with Iran that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the US naval blockade.
Risk the Strait or Wait: The Costly Dilemma Trapping 500 Ships in the Persian Gulf
- Risk the Strait or Wait: The Costly Dilemma Trapping 500 Ships in the Persian GulfWith the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, over 500 commercial vessels and 20,000 mariners remain trapped in a geopolitical standoff that is choking off 20% of the world's oil supply.
- Trump Rejects Leaked Iran Ceasefire Terms as 'Fake News' Amid Fragile NegotiationsU.S.
- US and Iran Reach Final Text for Peace Agreement Following Pakistani MediationFollowing months of conflict and recent tit-for-tat missile strikes, the United States and Iran have reportedly finalized the text of a peace agreement mediated by Pakistan.
U.S. Launches Strikes on Iranian Military Targets Following Downing of Army Helicopter
- U.S. Launches Strikes on Iranian Military Targets Following Downing of Army HelicopterThe U.S.
- Military Strikes Destroy Iranian Water Facilities Near Strait of Hormuz, Prompting War Crime WarningsMilitary strikes on June 10 severely damaged a key water reservoir serving 20,000 people in southern Iran.
- The Stakes of Kharg Island: Why the U.S. is Threatening Iran's Oil FortressPresident Trump threatened to seize Iran's primary oil terminal before pausing strikes for potential peace talks, spotlighting the island that controls 90% of Tehran's crude exports.
- Trump Halts Planned Strikes on Iran, Claims Peace Deal is Imminent Despite Tehran's CautionPresident Trump abruptly canceled planned military strikes against Iran on Thursday, announcing that a settlement to end the months-long conflict is nearly complete.
US and Iran Exchange Direct Strikes in the Gulf, Shattering Ceasefire Hopes
One Dead, Dozens Injured After Drone Strike Hits Kuwait International Airport Amid US-Iran Escalation
US-Iran Ceasefire Falters as Regional Strikes Resume and US House Weighs War Powers Resolution
May 2026
U.S. and Iran Weigh Potential Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflicting Claims
