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Today: July 22, 2026
Today: July 22, 2026

Strait of Hormuz

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The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon

April 01, 2026
The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
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Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war

Stocks rushed higher worldwide, and oil prices eased as hopes built that the war with Iran could end soon

April 01, 2026
Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict

Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict

April 01, 2026
Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan

French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan

April 01, 2026
Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused

President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies

April 01, 2026
Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused
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What we know on Day 32 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Gas prices skyrocket, Kuwaiti tanker hit

What we know on Day 32 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Gas prices skyrocket, Kuwaiti tanker hit

March 31, 2026
What we know on Day 32 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Gas prices skyrocket, Kuwaiti tanker hit
Economy|Political|World

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

April 01, 2026
Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities

March 31, 2026
Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
Political|World

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week

Iran has threatened for the first time to attack civilian infrastructure in a neighboring country, urging people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates it claimed the U.S. military was using to launch strikes on Iran

March 14, 2026
The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week
Economy|Political|US|World

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

March 14, 2026
What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 13, 2026
What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

March 13, 2026
Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz
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Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

March 11, 2026
Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting

March 12, 2026
Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting
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The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes

Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep attacking the country's Gulf Arab neighbors and using its threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage

March 12, 2026
The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes
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Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran

March 13, 2026
Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face
Business|Economy|Environment|World

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

March 13, 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits
Crime|MidEast|World

See video of US strikes on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command says it destroyed multiple Iranian naval ships -- including 16 minelayers -- near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.

March 11, 2026
See video of US strikes on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

March 12, 2026
Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

March 12, 2026
Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut
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Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks

Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and in the Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data show, as their operators try to reduce risks of being targeted in attacks

March 12, 2026
Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks
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Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies

March 11, 2026
Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors
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Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves

A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices

March 10, 2026
Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

March 12, 2026
Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices

March 11, 2026
Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices
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Oil isn’t just fuel: Iran conflict could disrupt markets for everything from plastics to fertilizers

Petrochemicals derived from oil and fossil fuels underlie the production of many consumer goods − and many you wouldn’t know from looking at the final product.

March 11, 2026
Oil isn’t just fuel: Iran conflict could disrupt markets for everything from plastics to fertilizers
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What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

March 10, 2026
What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|World

Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz

Despite Iranian threats to destroy any ships that pass through a key maritime route, some ships are still doing so.

March 11, 2026
Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|World

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

March 11, 2026
Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say
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Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

March 10, 2026
Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’
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Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

March 10, 2026
Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90

Asian shares have rebounded from their sharp declines a day before

March 10, 2026
Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90
Business|Economy|World

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up

The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East

March 07, 2026
Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

March 06, 2026
Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety
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What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

March 02, 2026
What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues
Economy|World

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

March 01, 2026
Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

Oil prices have jumped as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf ripple through the global energy supply chain

March 02, 2026
Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty

Oil traders brace for big moves next week as the fallout from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Middle East oil supply stays unclear

March 01, 2026
Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast

Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East

February 19, 2026
Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast
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Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US

Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US

February 19, 2026
Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag

US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag

February 03, 2026
US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag
Crime|World

Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US

An explosion has ripped through an apartment building in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl

January 31, 2026
Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and crew it seized last week

Iran has released a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and its 21 crew members, days after seizing the ship without explanation

November 19, 2025
Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and crew it seized last week
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US official says, as tensions remain high in region

Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker as it traveled through the narrow Strait of Hormuz on Friday

November 14, 2025
Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US official says, as tensions remain high in region