#Strait

The US has warned several Arab states in the Persian Gulf to prepare for a possible short, intense military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections, as US and Israeli forces prepare options for renewed strikes.

As for Russian crude, Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s oil and gas infrastructure is a key reason for the pressure on Moscow’s oil exports.

Iran remains open to U.S. talks under a Pakistan-brokered interim deal reached in June to end the conflict, according to Tehran’s ambassador to Islamabad.

The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says the war with Iran could last another year, but he hopes Tehran will "come to the table" sooner.

The positions of Washington and Tehran have changed dramatically since US-Israeli strikes began the war, analysts say.

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Thursday of trying to manipulate the oil market.

Danny Citrinowicz, a researcher at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, accused Israel of rushing into another round with Iran without revamping its strategy.

Oil tankers are still moving oil through the strait under U.S. military protection despite the recent upsurge in attacks.

A Kuwait-flagged tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, but all crew members are safe. The incident marks the second attack on the vessel in less than two months

Iran's government says seven oil tankers have caught fire or were been damaged in the strategic Strait of Hormuz

Iran's government says seven oil tankers have caught fire or were been damaged in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the government is continuously monitoring the situation and is in close contact with the ship management company

Despite US-Israeli airstrikes and Tehran’s attacks on shipping, the waterway still has to provide a lifeline for those that live and work there

Qatari and French leaders stress need to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East conflict: US orders embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as explosions reported near Strait of Hormuz