U.S. Officials Report Oil Still Flowing Through Hormuz Amid Iran’s Closure Claims

New York Post • 23 Aug 22:58

Iran's ability to dominate the Strait of Hormuz has diminished, while sanctions and trade suspensions tighten, prompting internal calls for an end to the conflict.

New York Post • 23 Aug 22:55

The United Arab Emirates announced a suspension of all trade and financial transactions with Iran following claims that Tehran fired ballistic missiles into the Persian Gulf, a charge Iran denies.

Fortune • 23 Aug 19:59

U.S. officials say millions of barrels of oil are still being shipped out of the Strait of Hormuz each day, weakening Iran's leverage and potentially extending the conflict into 2027.

Euronews.com • 23 Aug 13:46

Iran's security council secretary said the Hormuz waterway will remain shut until the United States meets its commitments, while President Trump posted a map calling the strait "new American territory" on his social platform.

Yahoo • 23 Aug 10:00

The Pentagon's operation to escort tankers via a southern channel off Oman has modestly increased shipments but remains far below pre-war levels and carries high costs and risks.

Yahoo • 23 Aug 09:38

Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaee claimed Iran has sold tens of millions of barrels of oil in recent weeks, bypassing U.S. sanctions, and warned of retaliation against nations joining what he called an "economic war" with Tehran.

The Independent • 22 Aug 03:01

President Donald Trump said Iran is not prepared to reach a satisfactory agreement, while the United States readies what it calls the toughest sanctions ever imposed on Tehran.

The Guardian • 22 Aug 01:35

President Donald Trump said the strategic waterway is effectively under U.S. control and hinted at further military action against Iran while campaigning in South Carolina.

CNBC • 21 Aug 08:43

Crude prices rose for a second week amid expectations that Washington will impose unprecedented sanctions on Iran, raising concerns about shipping through the Strait of Hormux.

Institute for the Study of War • 19 Aug 23:31

The United Arab Emirates announced a suspension of all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing alleged missile attacks aimed at disrupting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fox News • 19 Aug 14:55

The United Arab Emirates announced a suspension of trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing Iranian missile launches that threatened maritime traffic, cutting a major economic channel for Tehran.

CNN • 19 Aug 11:39

The United Arab Emirates announced a halt to all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing escalating regional conflicts and recent missile incidents.

CNN • 19 Aug 10:41

The United Arab Emirates announced a halt to all trade and financial dealings with Iran, citing recent missile incidents and broader regional escalations, while oil markets react to heightened uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC • 19 Aug 06:52

The United Arab Emirates announced an indefinite suspension of trade and financial transactions with Iran following reports that two Iranian ballistic missiles landed in its territorial waters without causing damage.

AP News • 19 Aug 00:30

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States could bomb Oman if it interferes with American interests, after the sultanate began negotiations with Iran on managing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera • 18 Aug 21:18

President Donald Trump announced on social media that the U.S. is not holding any discussions with Iran and that the naval blockade remains in effect, while Iran and Oman persist in talks over the Strait of Hormuz.

CNN • 18 Aug 20:39

President Donald Trump ordered his envoys to stop negotiations with Iran, reaffirmed the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and signaled a shift toward a longer-term pressure strategy.

New York Post • 18 Aug 19:27

A senior Iranian official warned of a shift to a fully offensive military stance after the United States ruled out extending a temporary cease-fire, while diplomatic talks over the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled.

apnews.com • 18 Aug 14:30

U.S. officials said President Donald Trump warned Oman it could face military action because of its negotiations with Iran on managing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

AP News • 18 Aug 11:39

A ship exiting the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile, causing damage and a crew casualty, as Iran says the waterway will stay closed until U.S. demands are met.

Al Jazeera • 18 Aug 11:36

President Donald Trump said the United States would bomb Oman should the Gulf nation impede negotiations with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz, reviving a threat he made earlier this year.

Fox News • 18 Aug 11:32

Negotiations between Iran and the United States ended without an agreement, leaving the nuclear dispute and the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz unresolved.

Fox News • 18 Aug 11:08

Oil markets climbed after the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran expired, while Iran's parliamentary speaker warned the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed until U.S. demands are met.

independent.co.uk • 18 Aug 10:06

Iran's chief negotiator warned that the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until the United States lifts the maritime blockade, eases sanctions and releases frozen Iranian assets, while President Trump threatened Oman over the waterway.

Yahoo News UK • 18 Aug 07:38

President Trump shared a map designating the Strait of Hormuz as new U.S. territory, while Iran's parliament speaker said the waterway will stay closed until Tehran's demands are met and incidents in the region continue to rise.

CNBC • 18 Aug 04:01

A cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room and killing a crew member, while the 60-day cease-fire between the United States and Iran lapsed without a new agreement.

Al Jazeera • 18 Aug 03:11

President Donald Trump told Fox News Iran should surrender and warned that the United States would bomb Oman if it obstructed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as a 60-day cease-fire memorandum between the U.S. and Iran lapsed.

AP News • 18 Aug 00:13

The 60-day deadline for a permanent settlement of the war with Iran and its nuclear dispute expired without a deal, leaving both sides entrenched over the Strait of Hormuz.

NBC News • 17 Aug 20:10

U.S. and Brent crude prices rose sharply after President Trump expressed skepticism about a new Iran ceasefire agreement, while Treasury yields also climbed.

The Independent • 17 Aug 19:09

Iran announced a move to a fully offensive posture and a possible precise attack on the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump expressed skepticism about a peace agreement and warned Iran to surrender.

Fox News • 17 Aug 12:10

President Donald Trump confirmed a direct communication channel with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for peace talks, reiterating his goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon as the 60-day cease-fire expires.

Fox News • 17 Aug 11:26

The ceasefire between the United States and Iran ended on Monday with no progress reported in peace talks, while trade through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a three-month low.

AP News • 17 Aug 10:46

Iran says it is close to finalising a joint statement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. President Trump has warned Oman against interference.

Al Jazeera • 16 Aug 20:30

The June 17 memorandum between the United States and Iran ends on Monday, with both sides blaming each other for breaches and no clear indication of renewal.

Al Jazeera • 16 Aug 11:20

President Donald Trump announced plans to designate the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, a claim rejected by Iran and deemed legally untenable by experts.

Salon.com • 16 Aug 10:30

Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States lifts sanctions and meets other conditions, while U.S. officials discuss possible responses as the strategic petroleum reserve hits a multi-decade low.

Fox News • 15 Aug 13:38

Iran’s chief justice said the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian sovereignty after President Trump suggested it might be declared U.S. territory following the conflict with Iran.

NBC News • 15 Aug 10:47

Iran’s deputy foreign minister said the strait will remain under Iranian control and warned the United States to accept defeat, after President Trump suggested it could become U.S. territory.

Euronews.com • 15 Aug 07:04

Iran’s deputy foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian control, responding to President Trump’s comment about declaring the waterway a U.S. territory.

Fox News • 13 Aug 10:55

Iran's foreign minister said President Trump has repeatedly miscalculated U.S. capabilities, while a senior U.S. analyst warned Tehran may become more aggressive ahead of the midterm elections.