US shifts Iran war focus to oil prices as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

US shifts Iran war focus to oil prices as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

The focus of the US campaign against Iran appears to be changing. While preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon has been repeatedly presented by President Donald Trump as a central reason for the conflict, the immediate priority for Washington now appears to be something much closer to home: bringing down oil and gasoline prices […]

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Oman Opens Emergency Shipping Routes Through Strait of Hormuz as Existing Lanes Deemed Unsafe

Oman Opens Emergency Shipping Routes Through Strait of Hormuz as Existing Lanes Deemed Unsafe

Oman has announced the launch of emergency maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the existing shipping lanes unsafe due to growing security concerns in the region. The Sultanate confirmed that the strategic waterway will remain open to international shipping and that no transit fees or tolls will be imposed on vessels using the […]

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No peace in sight: Iran seizes ships as oil surges past $100, Trump delays strikes

No peace in sight: Iran seizes ships as oil surges past $100, Trump delays strikes

Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its hold over one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The move came just as former US President Donald Trump decided to delay planned military strikes, signaling uncertainty rather than resolution. Despite stepping back from […]

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IEA chief warns US-Iran conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history

IEA chief warns US-Iran conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history

The ongoing tensions involving the United States, Iran, and Israel are rapidly escalating into what could become the most severe global energy crisis ever recorded, according to the head of the International Energy Agency. Speaking in a recent radio interview, IEA chief Fatih Birol described the situation as unprecedented. He emphasized that the world is […]

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US Moves to Blockade Iranian Ports After Peace Talks Collapse

US Moves to Blockade Iranian Ports After Peace Talks Collapse

The United States has announced a major escalation in its ongoing conflict with Iran, following the breakdown of critical ceasefire negotiations. After more than 21 hours of face-to-face discussions in Islamabad, both sides failed to reach an agreement, leaving the fragile truce hanging by a thread. In response, President Donald Trump confirmed that the US […]

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