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“Iran says tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz Nov 13 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy said a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas struck a naval mine and suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday while using what they…”

“Tankers hit in Hormuz as Iran keeps up pressure after US vote DUBAI, Nov 5 - Iran reported three more tankers had been damaged in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, making clear that shipping would remain in peril as long as the war in the Gulf is unresolved,…”

“Mutual attacks continue, with the US striking Iran’s Qeshm island overnight, according to Iranian state media, and Iran attacking tankers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz in November while its Yemeni Houthi allies have hit Saudi Arabia.”

“Iran has previously said the US must end a naval blockade of its ports on the Persian Gulf and lift sanctions as preconditions to peace talks, while Washington is pressing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and to make concessions on its nuclear programme.”

“Iran attacks shipping navigation systems on Oman's Didamar island, sources say LONDON/DUBAI, Nov 11 - Iran has attacked ship navigation systems on the Omani island of Didamar in the Strait of Hormuz, three sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed,…”

“Iran slams US’ ‘repugnant’ $25 million reward for nuclear info AI generated TEHRAN – Iran hit out at the United States’ US$20 million (S$25.65 million) reward for information on its nuclear programme on Nov 11, calling it “repugnant and regrettable”.”

“The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, as they have stepped up strikes on Saudi infrastructure amid the wider US-Israeli war with Iran.”

“In 2026, the US-led war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz played a role in driving emissions down as these caused a drop in oil consumption amid soaring crude prices, the researchers found.”

“G-7 ministers press US for fair Ukraine deal, warn against Iran escalation AI generated PARIS – Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G-7) industrialised nations began a two-day meeting in Paris on Nov 9, with European foreign ministers set to press US…”

“Iraq has been among the countries most affected by Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.”

“US struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, Wall Street Journal reports WASHINGTON – The United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported on Nov 2, citing US officials.”

“Iran’s Khamenei gives government powers to hold talks on war AI generated TEHRAN – Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said his government has been granted more authority by the country’s supreme leader to pursue peace talks, signalling a potential diplomatic…”

“Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said the basis of the talks is a seven-step plan Iran drew up in September to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade on Iran, with Tehran now suggesting that proposal could be implemented on a faster…”

“Iranian envoys meet Qatari mediators as threat looms of US strikes after midterms DUBAI/CAIRO, Oct 31 - Iranian negotiators held talks in Doha with Qatari mediators on Saturday to discuss paths out of war in the Gulf, a source told Reuters, as diplomats try…”

“Iran is now demanding an immediate lifting of the US naval blockade, a waiving of sanctions, release of most Iranian frozen funds, and a ceasefire that extends to Hezbollah – the Iranian proxy in Lebanon, in return for agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz.”

“…athering to focus on economic issues, including global energy supplies and the related question of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has menaced shipping since the United States and Israel launched a war against the country in…”

“Meeting a ‘test case’ for December summit Global energy prices have rocketed since US-Israel strikes on Iran from late February triggered Tehran’s blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Oman rescues 25 from burning ship, Iran halts tankers AI generated MUSCAT, Oman – Oman said on Oct 30 it had rescued 25 sailors from a merchant ship set ablaze in an attack, as Iran reported three oil tankers were halted while crossing the Strait of Hormuz.”

“…ns, Riyadh airport as fighting intensifies Oct 26 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they had attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West crude oil pumping stations and Riyadh airport, as rising hostilities choke oil supplies and threaten to erupt into a…”

“US tells ships to avoid unnecessary transits through Hormuz AI generated The US military said vessels that have no need to move between ports in the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz should stay away, as tensions ratchet up in the region.”

“The escalation has also opened another front in the US-Israeli war on Iran.”

“Iran says US military not allowed to enter Gulf ‘under any circumstances’ TEHRAN – Iran said on Oct 24 that US military ships would never be allowed to enter the Gulf “under any circumstances” and President Donald Trump will “take that dream to his grave”.”

“Hegseth’s visit comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East war as tensions flare between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and as Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthis intensify their attacks on Saudi Arabia.”

“…ey outlet for Saudi oil exports, allowing the kingdom to ship crude to international markets via the Red Sea without passing through the Strait of Hormuz, where heightened regional tensions and security threats have raised concerns over the safety of…”

“Zelensky later said that multiple Ukrainian power stations had been hit and that “Ukrainian skies have been infested with Russian ‘shaheds’ all day,” referring to a type of drone originally designed by Iran that is now used extensively by Russia.”

“Trump, whose war against Iran has led to global oil shortages, has blamed Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries for sending diesel prices soaring, creating major risks for his party in US elections next month.”

“…I, Oct 9 - Thursday's attacks on Riyadh airport killed three people, Saudi authorities said on Friday, as Yemen's Houthi group stepped up missile strikes on the kingdom and tried to shut down its airspace in an escalating war triggered by the US-Iran…”

“The conflict, now an overspill of the US-Iran war, has added new chaos to a region already aflame, and threatens to draw other states into gruelling mountain fighting, with Syria now considering deploying troops to assist Saudi Arabia.”

“US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade Oct 10 - The US military said on Saturday it had disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship's crew ignored warnings and attempted to run a naval blockade against…”

“As Iran war smolders, shunned Eritrea looks to come in from the cold ASMARA, Oct 5 - When Halima Mohammed was six, her parents dropped her off in the desert at Revolution School, where the children of Eritrean guerrilla fighters were raised while their…”

“The Iranian government has repeatedly condemned US military actions in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks Sept 29 - US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release…”

“Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to open Strait of Hormuz and end fighting AI generated WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS/CAIRO - US President Donald Trump said on Sept 26 he had rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the Middle…”

“Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 - Iran will show no flexibility over its nuclear program even if the United States accepts its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which calls for steps including the…”

“The senior Iranian official said Tehran was reviewing Washington's response to its proposals, which include lifting a US naval blockade on Iranian ports and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Iran president sends US defiant message over potential talks AI generated NEW YORK – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would not allow freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while sanctions and a US blockade remain in place,…”

“The senior Iranian official said Tehran was reviewing Washington’s response to its proposals, which include lifting a US naval blockade on Iranian ports and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.”

“… have launched strikes on the Saudi-backed government in Yemen and repeatedly fired into Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil flows from the world's largest energy exporter, as part of a wider Middle East war that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in…”