Strait of hormuz

Saudi coalition intercepts multiple Houthi missiles, as Lebanon pushes for halt to Israeli strikes

IDF destroys dozens of monuments honoring terrorists in West Bank operation • Journalist attacked by settler extremists in West Bank • Iran-backed militias funnel money to IRGC

An explosion takes place in an area controlled by Israel in southern Lebanon, as seen from the edge of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Lebanon, July 23, 2026.
People attend a funeral ceremony for the Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri, who was killed in strikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 1, 2026.

Sanctions strangle Iranian economy as IRGC goes on high alert over civil unrest risks - analysis

Iphones from a sunken ship collected by Iranian fishermen, October 17, 2026.

Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosion

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrative

Oil prices over $100 could affect war with Iran, leading to escalation before elections - analysis


The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis

Oil loadings at the Red Sea port of Yanbu were suspended, sources told Reuters, while Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline remained offline after attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure.

Damage in the aftermath of Houthi strikes on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, Yemen, August 10, 2026 in this screengrab taken from a handout video.

IDF orders increased vigilance in Gaza Strip after string of Hamas terrorists killed

IDF kills Nukhba terrorist who kidnapped hostages on Oct. 7 • Reports of strikes in Lebanon • US preparing for $2.8 bil. arms sale to Israel, including over 40,000 bombs

Iran-aligned Houthi fighters occupy a firing position in a screengrab from a video said to show Houthi fighters attacking Saudi-backed forces in the location given by the source as al Jawf governorate, Yemen.

Iranian air defense shoots down third US drone over Strait of Hormuz, regime claims - report

Earlier, the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps had shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

A US Air Force MQ-1 Predator, unmanned aerial vehicle, armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, performs a low altitude pass during the Aviation Nation 2005 air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada in this November 13, 2005 USAF handout photo obtained by Reuters February 6, 2013.

Over 100,000 displaced by Houthis as escalation with Saudi-backed Yemeni government continues

"Humanitarian access remains a major challenge. Insecurity, damaged roads, telecommunications disruptions and movement restrictions are affecting operations," UNHCR said in a statement.

Staff walk towards a boat carrying refugees from Yemen, fleeing clashes between Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, after arriving in Djibouti, September 12, 2026, in this screen grab taken from a video.

Panama-flagged oil tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, two crew members still missing

An Omani naval vessel evacuated 23 crew members, while two remain missing.

The oil tanker El Gaia at sea near Calshot, Southampton, Britain.

IDF troops destroy Hezbollah rocket launchers as Saudi Arabia turns to Western allies for help

Iran claims to shoot down US MQ-1 drone over Hormuz • UN Security Council to discuss Bab el-Mandab • Iran war has led to Pentagon munitions shortfall, US DoD says

A commercial vessel is anchored off Yemen's coast at Bab al-Mandeb, in the straits connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean on September 12, 2026.

CENTCOM denies reported oil tanker explosion following mine collision in Hormuz

According to CENTCOM, the ship had actually been struck by an Iranian missile last month and had recently been struck again by an Iranian drone.

A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.

Iran tried to intimidate Saudi Arabia - it may have made Riyadh more powerful instead - opinion

Iran can make the Strait of Hormuz more dangerous, push oil prices higher, and pressure US President Donald Trump through American gas prices. But Tehran’s ability to profit has been crippled.

 IRAN’S PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Tehran in April. Most Arab rulers oppose Iran’s turning into a nuclear power, the writer states.

Renewed Middle East tensions send Brent Crude above $100

Brent crude tops $100 as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, fueling inflation fears and putting fresh pressure on global markets.

 Model of petrol pump is seen in front of US and Iran flag colors in this illustration.

Houthi advance opens new front in Iran’s pressure campaign against Gulf states - analysis

"For Iran, this is a chess game. They plan what comes next. They don't push all their buttons at the same time out of panic," the regional official said.

Houthi police officers stand guard upon the arrival of Houthi prisoners upon their arrival from the Red Sea coast, in Sana'a, Yemen, September 12, 2026