Articles tagged under: Strait of Hormuz

Ceasefire Expires

Published August 17, 2026

The 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran expires today. No formal negotiations have been scheduled between the two sides. With the ongoing uncertainty, only five cargo ships moved through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. That compares…

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U.S. Oil Reserves Fall Below 300 Million Gallons

Published August 13, 2026

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 300 million gallons for the first time since the early 1980s. Global oil supplies are being pinched by the ongoing war with Iran and the lack of movement through the Strait of…

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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Headaches

Published August 10, 2026

Iran is raising the stakes over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian security official says the United States would have to meet a sweeping list of demands before Tehran restores normal shipping through the strategic waterway. Those conditions…

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A Transit Fee Reversal

Published July 15, 2026

President Trump has dropped his proposal to impose a 20 percent transit fee on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf nations will instead pursue new trade and investment agreements with the United States.

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Ceasefire Falls Apart

Published July 13, 2026

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified over the weekend, with both sides launching new attacks across the Middle East. The U.S. carried out multiple strikes against Iranian military targets after Iran attacked a container ship in the…

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Monitoring Traffic Flow on the Strait of Hormuz

Published July 6, 2026

After receiving warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, eight ships were turned away from the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The flow of ships dropped further yesterday. Meanwhile, a large number of ships stuck in the region have started to…

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High Risk Scenario Through the Strait

Published June 22, 2026

There are conflicting reports regarding the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump Administration says the Strait is open, while Iran says it is closed. Both sides agreed to reopen this important waterway when the memorandum of…

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Peace Out

Published June 15, 2026

An interim peace deal is in place between the United States and Iran. President Donald Trump made the announcement on social media, saying he authorizes the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said the naval blockade will…

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Grain Shipments Impacted by Strait Closure

Published May 27, 2026

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has primarily impacted energy markets; plenty of grain moved through this waterway in the past as well. The shipbroker, Simpson Spence Young, said nearly 40 million tons of ag products were imported into…

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Progress Being Made

Published May 25, 2026

Progress is being made on a deal to end the U.S.-Iranian conflict. Both sides agree they two sides have an understanding on many issues. However, Iranian officials warn an agreement is not in the immediate cards. On Truth Social, President…

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