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Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz as Oil Risks $120 a Barrel

Iran declares full control of the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US claims, as a diplomatic deadlock threatens to push oil prices toward $120 a barrel.

US and Iran Offer Conflicting Accounts of Talks as Cargo Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz

Washington and Tehran gave conflicting accounts of negotiations to end their war as a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

US Signals Renewed Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Talks Collapse, Tehran Vows Response

Reports say the US is preparing renewed strikes on Iran after diplomatic talks collapsed, with Tehran warning it has plans to respond to any attack.

US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Aligned Groups in Iraq, Sending Oil Prices Higher

The US and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq, driving oil prices higher amid fears of a wider regional conflict.

Royal Caribbean Raises Profit Forecast on Strong Demand Despite Middle East Booking Softness

Royal Caribbean lifted its full-year earnings outlook on robust cruise demand, despite a modest booking hit from Middle East geopolitical tensions.

Oil Prices Slide as US-Iran Talks Fuel Hopes of Lasting De-escalation

Crude prices fell as Trump touted 'friendly talks' with Iran and Netanyahu arrived in Washington, raising hopes of ending the five-month conflict.

Iran Ties US Peace Deal to Halt in Israeli Attacks on Lebanon as Oil Slides 5%

Iran's Khamenei links a US peace deal to an end to Israeli attacks on Lebanon as oil prices drop 5% on reports Tehran will suspend strikes.

Trump Says He Is Close to Deciding on ‘Massive Attack’ Against Iran

President Trump says he is close to deciding on a 'massive attack' against Iran as Tehran strikes Gulf states and the UN warns of a dangerous escalation.

Trump Ties US-Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Recognition, Sowing Doubt

President Trump says the newly signed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal depends on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords and recognising Israel, raising regional

Oil Surges Past $100 a Barrel as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Brent crude surged above $100 for the first time since May as Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers and US-Iran tensions rattled global oil markets.

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