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Today: May 29, 2026
Today: May 29, 2026

Strait of Hormuz

Economy|Political|World

Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring

Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: US offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

The Trump administration offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the plan but who was not authorized to speak publicly about it, even as it’s sending more troops to the Middle East

The Latest: US offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks give back some of the rally sparked by Trump's talk of negotiations with Iran

U.S. stock indexes slipped and gave back some of their rallies from the day before, while oil prices got back to rising

US stocks give back some of the rally sparked by Trump's talk of negotiations with Iran
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Bahrain's UN proposal calling for 'all necessary means' to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition

A U.N. Security Council resolution calling for countries to use “all necessary means” to keep the Strait of Hormuz open is facing some opposition for raising the possibility of U.N.-backed military action against Iran

Bahrain's UN proposal calling for 'all necessary means' to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition
Business|Economy|World

Strait of Hormuz closure means this port could be a key lifeline for the Persian Gulf

Strait of Hormuz closure means this port could be a key lifeline for the Persian Gulf

Strait of Hormuz closure means this port could be a key lifeline for the Persian Gulf
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is talking with an Iranian leader and claims the Islamic Republic is eager for a deal to end the war

Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

What we know on Day 24 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on Day 24 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on Day 24 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Crime|Political|World

The Latest: New threats from Trump and Iran heighten risks to energy supplies

President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting Tehran to say it would respond to any such strike with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets

The Latest: New threats from Trump and Iran heighten risks to energy supplies
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump ultimatum

The United States and Iran are threatening to target critical infrastructure as the war in the Middle East puts lives and livelihoods at risk

Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump ultimatum
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation

President Donald Trump is cycling through what seems to be an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

What we know on day 23 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 23 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 23 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Political|World

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|World

The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people

The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people

The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

California walnut farmer's crops stranded at sea as Iran war disrupts shipping routes

California walnut farmer's crops stranded at sea as Iran war disrupts shipping routes

California walnut farmer's crops stranded at sea as Iran war disrupts shipping routes
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran threatens tourism sites and US sends more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down

Iran is threatening recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisting it is still building missiles three weeks into an escalating war in the Middle East

Iran threatens tourism sites and US sends more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down
Business|Economy|Political|World

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|World

US furiously seeks to avert potential monthslong closure of Strait of Hormuz

US furiously seeks to avert potential monthslong closure of Strait of Hormuz

US furiously seeks to avert potential monthslong closure of Strait of Hormuz
Economy|Opinion|World

Overconfidence is how wars are lost − lessons from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Ukraine for the war in Iran were ignored

The Trump administration’s miscalculation of Iran is the latest entry in an old and lethal tradition in international politics: the catastrophic gap between what leaders believe and what war delivers.

Overconfidence is how wars are lost − lessons from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Ukraine for the war in Iran were ignored
Economy|Environment|World

Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets

Israel has pounded Tehran with airstrikes as Iranians mark Nowruz, or the Persian New Year

Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets
Asia|World

Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

There appeared to be some tension as President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answered questions from White House reporters about Japan’s support for the Iran war

Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz
Technology|World

US aircraft carrier moves away from Iran war for repairs after fire

US aircraft carrier moves away from Iran war for repairs after fire

US aircraft carrier moves away from Iran war for repairs after fire
Business|Economy|World

The Strait of Hormuz has a long history of disruption

The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz into the crosshairs of yet another geopolitical conflict

The Strait of Hormuz has a long history of disruption
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies

Asian countries are racing to save energy and shield consumers as the war on Iran disrupts oil and gas flows

Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies
Business|Economy|World

Trump waives Jones Act shipping restrictions in latest bid to ease gas prices

Trump waives Jones Act shipping restrictions in latest bid to ease gas prices

Trump waives Jones Act shipping restrictions in latest bid to ease gas prices
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has left for the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump

Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices jump following first attacks on Iranian production facilities

Oil prices jump following first attacks on Iranian production facilities

Oil prices jump following first attacks on Iranian production facilities
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect

We’ve long had your back, now it’s our turn

Trump's failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect
Business|Economy|World

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Iran launches barrage of missiles after Israel kills 2 of its top officials

Israel killed two senior Iranian security officials in a major blow to the country’s leadership

Iran launches barrage of missiles after Israel kills 2 of its top officials
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel hits more top leaders

The widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is choking the Strait of Hormuz and sending energy and security shocks around the world

The Latest: Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel hits more top leaders
Asia|Economy|World

China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips

Analysts say China is unlikely to help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and it is probably welcoming a delay in President Donald Trump’s Beijing trip

China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips
Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

What we know on the 18th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 18th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 18th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone

President Donald Trump says NATO and other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz

Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone
Business|Economy|Political|World

US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023

US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023

US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump criticizes allies who aren't helping secure the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump criticized US allies who have refused his demands to send warships to help escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran continues.

Trump criticizes allies who aren't helping secure the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease

A drop in oil prices helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began

US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran

Explosions are sounding in Dubai after the United Arab Emirates reopened its airspace following a brief closure amid incoming attacks from Iran

United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump seeks help opening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war chokes oil shipping

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has pressured around seven countries to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as fears of a global energy crisis persist and Iranian attacks and threats have choked off shipping in the vital waterway

The Latest: Trump seeks help opening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war chokes oil shipping
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help

President Donald Trump relied on his gut and largely side-stepped diplomatic coordination as he made the decision to launch strikes on Iran with Israel

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran still exporting millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz even as other traffic paralyzed

Iran still exporting millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz even as other traffic paralyzed

Iran still exporting millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz even as other traffic paralyzed
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says that he's asked 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says he has “demanded” that about seven countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says that he's asked 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate

Gulf countries have reported new Iranian attacks as the war in the Middle East entered its third week

The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate
Business|Political|Sports|Technology|World

What we know on the 16th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 16th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 16th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Political|World

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week

Iran has threatened for the first time to attack civilian infrastructure in a neighboring country, urging people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates it claimed the U.S. military was using to launch strikes on Iran

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week
Economy|Political|US|World

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes

Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep attacking the country's Gulf Arab neighbors and using its threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage

The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face
Business|Economy|Environment|World

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits
Crime|MidEast|World

See video of US strikes on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command says it destroyed multiple Iranian naval ships -- including 16 minelayers -- near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.

See video of US strikes on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks

Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and in the Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data show, as their operators try to reduce risks of being targeted in attacks

Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves

A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices

Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices
Arts

Oil isn’t just fuel: Iran conflict could disrupt markets for everything from plastics to fertilizers

Petrochemicals derived from oil and fossil fuels underlie the production of many consumer goods − and many you wouldn’t know from looking at the final product.

Oil isn’t just fuel: Iran conflict could disrupt markets for everything from plastics to fertilizers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Sports|World

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|World

Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz

Despite Iranian threats to destroy any ships that pass through a key maritime route, some ships are still doing so.

Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|World

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90

Asian shares have rebounded from their sharp declines a day before

Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90
Business|Economy|World

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up

The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues
Economy|World

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

Oil prices have jumped as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf ripple through the global energy supply chain

Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty

Oil traders brace for big moves next week as the fallout from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Middle East oil supply stays unclear

Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast

Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US

Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US

Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag

US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag

US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag
Crime|World

Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US

An explosion has ripped through an apartment building in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl

Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and crew it seized last week

Iran has released a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and its 21 crew members, days after seizing the ship without explanation

Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and crew it seized last week
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US official says, as tensions remain high in region

Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker as it traveled through the narrow Strait of Hormuz on Friday

Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US official says, as tensions remain high in region