Oil Price Today (August 17): Crude oil approaches $90 again amid no breakthrough in Iran war talks. What’s next?Over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran had not decided to resume talks with the U.S. Meanwhile, U.S. President ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz shipping slows sharply after tanker attacksShipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly over the weekend. This decline followed attacks on tankers and stalled United St...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump's threatsIran's parliament will review legislation for Strait of Hormuz oversight. This comes as lawmakers criticize US President Donald Trump's thr...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: ReportPersian Gulf allies express growing weariness with Iran peace deal negotiations. United States officials reject assessments of President Tr...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Oman negotiations, reopening of Hormuz are two separate issues: Iranian FM Abbas AraghchiIran's foreign minister stated Hormuz Strait talks with Oman are technical. These discussions focus on updating vessel navigation routes fo...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a U.S. territoryIran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US President Donald Trump's claims. Trump stated he would declare the strait US t...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
62 commercial vessels redirected, three disabled amid US blockade on Iran: CENTCOMUS CENTCOM said its forces have redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two while enforcing a blockade against Iran. T...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Will declare Hormuz 'US territory' after defeating Iran: TrumpPresident Trump stated his intention to claim the Strait of Hormuz as United States territory. This declaration would follow a future milit...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 14): Crude oil dips below $88 despite Trump’s threat to blockade Iran indefinitely. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures were down 30 cents, or 0.34%, at $86.77 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 34 cents ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of HormuzIran's Basij paramilitary head stated the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian control. This statement followed US President Donald Trump's as...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 13): Crude oil dips below $90 despite Strait of Hormuz deadlock. Here’s whyThe Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 to 580,000 barrels per day in its m...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Trump says US ‘owns’ Strait of Hormuz, threatens Iran with forcePresident Trump stated the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. He warned Iran against any actions that could provoke...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 12): Crude oil reclaims $90 again after fresh attacks on ships. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures were up 72 cents, or 0.81%, at $89.63, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.9...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 11): Crude oil rises to $88 after Trump's compensation demand dents Hormuz opening. Here's whyBrent crude futures were flat at $88 a barrel or 0.35%, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures stood at $83.50, up 0.40% a barrel. ...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Russia explores rail link to India to bypass maritime chokepointsRussia is exploring a rail link to India through Central Asia and Iran as an alternative to maritime routes vulnerable to disruptions at th...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 10): Crude oil rises to $85 amid Hormuz worries as attacks continue. What are experts saying?Oil prices climbed Monday as Strait of Hormuz reopening remained uncertain. Iran stated a deal with Oman was nearing completion for new shi...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
US Iran war: Trump may ditch nuclear deal plan if Tehran reopens HormuzUS President Trump seeks an exit from the Iran war as the conflict continues to escalate. The administration may set aside the nuclear issu...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST