Oil Prices Surge Amid US Strikes on Iran and Strait of Hormuz Shipping Incident
Oil prices rose sharply on July 20, 2026, following US military actions against Iran and a fire aboard a vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices rose sharply on July 20, 2026, following US military actions against Iran and a fire aboard a vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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politics
U.S. Central Command reports a failed surprise missile attack by Iran hours after a White House meeting between Trump and Netanyahu.
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 11:28 PM
world
Maritime insurance premiums have sharply increased amid escalating conflicts disrupting two vital global shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 3:15 PM
world
Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as the Iranian Revolutionary Guards halted tankers at the Strait of Hormuz, with the US increasing military and financial commitments in the region.
France 24 English | Jul 23, 2026, 5:41 AM
world
US President Donald Trump warns of destroying Iranian bridges or power plants in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting stern warnings from Iran and regional concerns.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 23, 2026, 2:30 AM
world
US President Donald Trump confirms continuation of negotiations with Iran amid escalating tensions, while declaring the June ceasefire ended.
ABC Australia News | Jul 10, 2026, 4:28 PM
general
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump confused Iran with Japan while discussing a missile attack on a U.S. aircraft carrier, a claim denied by U.S. military officials.
Washington Times News | Jul 8, 2026, 5:29 PM
world
A liquefied natural gas tanker was struck by a projectile and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over maritime security as Iran mourns its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and nuclear talks with the United States stall.
Africanews | Jul 8, 2026, 5:58 AM
general
CENTCOM reports U.S. strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure in response to drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing Gulf tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jun 27, 2026, 10:58 PM
politics
The fragile truce between the US and Iran was tested when the US resumed military strikes following an alleged breach by Iran, prompting retaliatory drone attacks and international condemnation.
The Hill | Jun 27, 2026, 5:30 PM
world
Riyadh is engaging with multiple countries to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding maritime routes amid escalating strikes on energy tankers in the Red Sea.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 1:26 AM
world
Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East and the spread of the U.S.-Iran war, oil tankers continue to transit key shipping routes, causing fluctuations in oil prices.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 1:13 AM
world
The kingdom weighs continued military deterrence against efforts to de-escalate tensions after attacks from multiple fronts.
BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 11:20 PM
world
Recent drone strikes in the Caspian Sea highlight a new front where the conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran converge, raising strategic stakes for Russia and its allies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 7:25 PM
world
A series of strikes and military actions across the Middle East raise fears of wider conflict as Iran rejects joint oversight proposals for the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 6:55 PM
world
Washington targets eight companies involved in transporting Iranian crude oil to China and the UAE, supporting a naval blockade on Iran.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 6:29 PM
world
Yemen’s construction sector faces a standstill as soaring fuel costs, linked to the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, drive up material expenses and leave workers struggling to survive.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 5:54 PM
world
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran has stopped commercial shipping to Iraq’s only deep-water port, severely impacting the country’s economy.
Africanews | Jul 29, 2026, 5:45 PM
world
Saudi Arabia confirms participation in US airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Iraqi militias following drone attacks on oil facilities, while Israel's Netanyahu praises a key meeting with US President Trump.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 29, 2026, 1:13 AM
world
Saudi Arabia intercepted drones allegedly launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq, while Houthi rebels claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to reverse course amid ongoing regional tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 1:04 AM
world
US President Donald Trump signals optimism over negotiations with Iran following a pause in military strikes, while regional conflicts and maritime disputes continue to escalate.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 3:06 PM
world
Despite Iran's attacks on vessels and reports of mines, several shippers continue to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz, driven by financial incentives.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 28, 2026, 2:36 PM
world
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-supported proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to restore stable shipping after disruptions caused by the US-Israeli conflict.
France 24 English | Jul 28, 2026, 2:27 PM
general
Wall Street saw modest gains while Brent crude prices fell following a pause in U.S. and Iran attacks and renewed efforts to restart war negotiations.
Washington Times News | Jul 27, 2026, 6:33 PMShowing 1-24 of 403 articles.