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Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran
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Oil prices steady as investors assess US-Iran war outlook
Oil prices steadied in early trade on Thursday as investors assessed the outlook for the U.S.-Iran war and the security of shipping through the Strait of
August 20, 2026
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Oil prices settle near 4-week high as Middle East crisis escalates
Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday and settled at the highest in nearly four weeks, as investors worried about escalating tensions in the Middle East
August 19, 2026
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United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade with Iran after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country
August 19, 2026
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Iran has lost significant control of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has lost significant control of the Strait of Hormuz
August 19, 2026
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Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed, data showed on Wednesday, as most shipowners avoided the key waterway because of a lack of clear signalling on its reopening
August 19, 2026
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Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran but insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open
August 18, 2026
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Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he's unhappy with country's deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
August 18, 2026
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Trump tries a new approach in Iran war: Disengage
Trump tries a new approach in Iran war: Disengage
August 19, 2026
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Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?
U.S. President Donald Trump is angry with Oman over its talks with Iran about managing the Strait of Hormuz that lies between the countries
August 18, 2026
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Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut
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August 18, 2026
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Oil closes at three-week high as hopes of US-Iran peace deal fade
Oil prices settled at their highest level in more than three weeks on Tuesday after Iran said it would adopt a more offensive stance
August 18, 2026
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Trump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled
Trump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled
August 18, 2026
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Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks between the U.S. and Iran were neither taking place nor scheduled but the Strait of Hormuz was open, while Iran said
August 18, 2026
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Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows
Ship crossings via the Strait of Hormuz were still in single digits on Monday, despite rising slightly from the weekend, according to preliminary shipping data on Tuesday
August 18, 2026
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US to announce steps to help refiners produce more fuel, energy chief Wright says
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August 17, 2026
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Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal
Iran will shift to a "fully offensive" military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the war with the U.S
August 17, 2026
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Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news
Iran says it's working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
August 17, 2026
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Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal within weeks
Iran will escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond, and launch an attack if the U.S. fails to implement an interim peace deal fully in a matter
August 17, 2026
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Oil settles up over $2 as Iran war stalemate stokes supply concerns
Oil prices settled up by more than $2 on Monday on global supply worries stoked by investor pessimism about diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran war
August 17, 2026
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New Syria-Iraq crude pipeline still years away, sources say
Iraq's plans to export oil via a pipeline through Syria to avert future disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
August 17, 2026
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The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand
The 60-day deadline for an agreement to end the Iran war and resolve the dispute over its nuclear program is expiring
August 17, 2026
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Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, data showed on Monday, following attacks on tankers, while U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the
August 17, 2026
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Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gasoline prices
Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat on Saturday, while President Donald Trump blasted
August 15, 2026