Strait of Hormuz
Yemeni forces withdraw from Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leaving Iran-backed Houthis in control
The government's retreat from the Bab el-Mandeb area hands the Houthis greater leverage over the maritime chokepoint, creating a potent pressure point on global shipping.
Iran's IRGC launches drone attack on US base in Bahrain, triggering hostile escalation
Oil tanker catches fire after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media says
Iran's IRGC says liquified gas tanker struck mine along 'unauthorized' route in Strait of Hormuz
US CENTCOM confirms Iran targeted US radar in Bahrain
The Guards said the strike was in retaliation for what they described as an air attack on a telecommunications tower in Iran's southern Sirik county, in Hormozgan province.
Houthis say they attacked Saudi pipeline pumping station, Aramco building, oil facility
The Saudi-led military coalition fighting the Houthis said later on Thursday it had intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the group.
Four oil tankers hit by explosions in Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings, Iran claims
Tankers are still facing attacks across the strait, despite a rebound in traffic and expectations of a de-escalation in the war between the United States and Iran.
Iran's nuclear ambitions best stopped through Hormuz blockade, ex-Mossad director Barnea
"The chances of obtaining an agreement which the regime would respect, and which would ensure zero nuclear capabilities, is low in my view," Barnea said.
Oman monitors handling of oil tanker run aground off its coast, progress of cargo operations
The meeting also reviewed emergency incidents in territorial waters off Oman's Musandam Governorate, which overlooks the Strait of Hormuz, and the monitoring of any environmental pollution.
Iran can still produce 50 ballistic missiles a month, despite US-Israeli strikes - report
Despite major damage to its military infrastructure, the Islamic Republic of Iran "likely has at least 1,700 ballistic missiles remaining," and is building more every day, according to reports.
Iran attacks shipping navigation systems on Oman's Didamar island near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian strikes targeted maritime navigation infrastructure on Oman's Didamar island, although the extent of the damage and impact on commercial shipping remains unclear.
Iran tells COP31 it wants compensation for environmental damage from US-Israeli strikes
Iran's President Pezeshkian demanded compensation for environmental damage caused by US and IDF operations, arguing that wartime destruction must be addressed in global climate commitments.
Oil prices rise 1.1% amid concerns of shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Tensions in the Persian Gulf offset expectations for a diplomatic agreement between the US and Iran, while attacks on vessels and rising US inventories impact trading.
Iran war, Hormuz disruptions drive first drop in global fossil fuel emissions since 2020 - report
Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall 0.4% in 2026, the first drop since 2020, partly as the Iran war cut oil and gas use. Researchers warn the decline is unlikely to last.
