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Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
August 20, 2026Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
August 18, 2026Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.
August 17, 2026Trump says Iran should surrender, threatens to bomb Oman - Reuters
Trump says Iran should surrender, threatens to bomb Oman Reuters
August 17, 2026Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster - Reuters
Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster Reuters
August 14, 2026Risk firm Ambrey working to salvage ship spewing oil into sea off Oman - reuters.com
Risk firm Ambrey working to salvage ship spewing oil into sea off Oman reuters.com
August 13, 2026Hormuz shipping traffic falls to one-week low amid hostilities - reuters.com
Hormuz shipping traffic falls to one-week low amid hostilities reuters.com
August 12, 2026US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
August 11, 2026UKMTO reports incident involving container ship and military forces in Gulf of Oman - Reuters
UKMTO reports incident involving container ship and military forces in Gulf of Oman Reuters
August 11, 2026Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels - Reuters
Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels Reuters
August 11, 2026Oil spill off Oman from tanker under sanctions against Russia spreads over huge area - Reuters
Oil spill off Oman from tanker under sanctions against Russia spreads over huge area Reuters
August 10, 2026Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages' but US must act to open Hormuz - Reuters
Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages' but US must act to open Hormuz Reuters
August 9, 2026Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait
Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.
August 8, 2026Iran's Revolutionary Guard says re-opening Strait of Hormuz does not depend on talks with Oman - Reuters
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says re-opening Strait of Hormuz does not depend on talks with Oman Reuters
August 8, 2026US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz Reuters
August 7, 2026Mysterious orb seen racing over residential area in new UFO files
The Pentagon has released more never-before-seen videos of unidentified anomalous phenomena.
August 7, 2026Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks - Reuters
Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks Reuters
August 7, 2026Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans - Reuters
Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans Reuters
August 7, 2026Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement - Reuters
Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement Reuters
August 6, 2026Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.
August 6, 2026Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
August 4, 2026Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
August 3, 2026Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.
August 3, 2026Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says
The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
August 1, 2026Tanker struck by projectile off Oman, UKMTO says - Reuters
Tanker struck by projectile off Oman, UKMTO says Reuters
August 1, 2026Explainer: Why is Oman proposing a new plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz? - Reuters
Explainer: Why is Oman proposing a new plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz? Reuters
July 28, 2026Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz - Reuters
Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz Reuters
July 28, 2026Oman presented regional mechanism for Hormuz to Iran, source says - Reuters
Oman presented regional mechanism for Hormuz to Iran, source says Reuters
July 28, 2026Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts - Reuters
Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts Reuters
July 28, 2026Dynacom vessel catches fire near Oman after projectile hit - Reuters
Dynacom vessel catches fire near Oman after projectile hit Reuters
July 20, 2026Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts - Reuters
Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts Reuters
July 17, 2026Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit by explosion off Omani coast, manager says - Reuters
Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit by explosion off Omani coast, manager says Reuters
July 14, 2026One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman, foreign ministry says - Reuters
One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman, foreign ministry says Reuters
July 12, 2026UKMTO says crew abandon container ship near Oman after fire onboard - Reuters
UKMTO says crew abandon container ship near Oman after fire onboard Reuters
July 12, 2026Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports - Reuters
Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports Reuters
July 7, 2026Hard work and a disco jacket - how England turned fielding woes around
It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a sparkly jacket.
July 3, 2026Analysts dial down oil forecasts as Hormuz reopening eases supply concerns: Reuters poll - Reuters
Analysts dial down oil forecasts as Hormuz reopening eases supply concerns: Reuters poll Reuters
June 30, 2026UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.
June 23, 2026Shipping slows after Iran says it has again shut the Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Shipping slows after Iran says it has again shut the Strait of Hormuz Reuters
June 21, 2026US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open - Reuters
US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open Reuters
June 20, 2026Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR - Reuters
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR Reuters
June 20, 2026Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels - Reuters
Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels Reuters
June 19, 2026Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.
June 17, 2026Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz - Reuters
Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz Reuters
June 17, 2026US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops - Reuters
US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops Reuters
June 16, 2026Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz Reuters
June 13, 2026Iran says deal to end fighting with US has 'never been closer'
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.
June 12, 2026UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.
June 12, 2026Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
June 11, 2026What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.
June 11, 2026Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman
India's government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman.
June 10, 2026Asian stocks slide, oil rises as Iran and US launch strikes - Reuters
Asian stocks slide, oil rises as Iran and US launch strikes Reuters
June 10, 2026Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
June 9, 2026All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike
Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.
June 9, 2026US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire - Reuters
US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire Reuters
June 8, 2026Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted - Reuters
Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted Reuters
June 8, 2026India condemns sinking of cargo vessel off Oman after suspected attack - Reuters
India condemns sinking of cargo vessel off Oman after suspected attack Reuters
May 14, 2026CMA CGM container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew - Reuters
CMA CGM container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew Reuters
May 6, 2026Iran's Araqchi discusses efforts to end war and Hormuz security with Oman - Reuters
Iran's Araqchi discusses efforts to end war and Hormuz security with Oman Reuters
April 26, 2026Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted - Reuters
Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted Reuters
April 23, 2026Opening Hormuz is the easy part. Restoring oil flows isn’t - Reuters
Opening Hormuz is the easy part. Restoring oil flows isn’t Reuters
April 20, 2026Convoy of tankers is seen crossing Strait of Hormuz, vessel tracking data shows - Reuters
Convoy of tankers is seen crossing Strait of Hormuz, vessel tracking data shows Reuters
April 18, 2026Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety - Reuters
Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety Reuters
April 17, 2026Wall Street indexes rally as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz opening - Reuters
Wall Street indexes rally as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz opening Reuters
April 17, 2026Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz? - Reuters
Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz? Reuters
April 16, 2026What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
April 12, 2026Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 - Reuters
Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 Reuters
April 11, 2026Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait
Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
April 10, 2026Mapping the Strait of Hormuz at near standstill after ceasefire - Reuters
Mapping the Strait of Hormuz at near standstill after ceasefire Reuters
April 10, 2026Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as frozen traffic spurs Japan to release more oil - Reuters
Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as frozen traffic spurs Japan to release more oil Reuters
April 10, 2026Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says Reuters
April 10, 2026China's teapots buy Iranian oil at premiums to Brent for first time in years, sources say - Reuters
China's teapots buy Iranian oil at premiums to Brent for first time in years, sources say Reuters
April 10, 2026Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk - Reuters
Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk Reuters
April 9, 2026NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say - Reuters
NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say Reuters
April 9, 2026Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.
April 9, 2026Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation - Reuters
Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation Reuters
April 8, 2026Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
April 8, 2026Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.
April 8, 2026How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies
April 8, 2026Indian shares decline ahead of Trump's looming Iran deadline - Reuters
Indian shares decline ahead of Trump's looming Iran deadline Reuters
April 7, 2026Oil prices rise as US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt supply - Reuters
Oil prices rise as US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt supply Reuters
April 5, 2026OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens - Reuters
OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens Reuters
April 5, 2026French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
April 3, 2026International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.
April 3, 2026Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before Good Friday break - Reuters
Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before Good Friday break Reuters
April 2, 2026China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
April 1, 2026How China can survive without the Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
How China can survive without the Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 31, 2026Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth - Reuters
Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth Reuters
March 31, 2026How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island
Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.
March 30, 2026Egypt's Sisi says only Trump can stop war, warns oil could top $200 - Reuters
Egypt's Sisi says only Trump can stop war, warns oil could top $200 Reuters
March 30, 2026Oman says no party has claimed responsibility for attacks on its territory - Reuters
Oman says no party has claimed responsibility for attacks on its territory Reuters
March 29, 2026Two India-bound LPG tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz out of Gulf, data shows - Reuters
Two India-bound LPG tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz out of Gulf, data shows Reuters
March 28, 2026Five killed in Oman after vehicles swept away by floodwaters, civil defence says - Reuters
Five killed in Oman after vehicles swept away by floodwaters, civil defence says Reuters
March 23, 2026War in Iran threatens fresh food-price shock across developing world - Reuters
War in Iran threatens fresh food-price shock across developing world Reuters
March 20, 2026IMO chief says escorts no guarantee of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, FT reports - Reuters
IMO chief says escorts no guarantee of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, FT reports Reuters
March 17, 2026Middle East oil exports drop at least 60% as Hormuz stays mostly closed, data shows - Reuters
Middle East oil exports drop at least 60% as Hormuz stays mostly closed, data shows Reuters
March 16, 2026Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.
March 14, 2026Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz should remain shut - Reuters
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz should remain shut Reuters
March 12, 2026Russia's Rosatom says it will stay in Iran despite war - Reuters
Russia's Rosatom says it will stay in Iran despite war Reuters
March 12, 2026Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war - Reuters
Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war Reuters
March 12, 2026Sea drones target oil tankers in the Middle East as conflict risks widen - Reuters
Sea drones target oil tankers in the Middle East as conflict risks widen Reuters
March 11, 2026Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips - Reuters
Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips Reuters
March 8, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them - Reuters
Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 6, 2026Iran war: See how tanker traffic collapsed in the Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran war: See how tanker traffic collapsed in the Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 6, 2026Maersk suspends two shipping services due to Middle East crisis - Reuters
Maersk suspends two shipping services due to Middle East crisis Reuters
March 6, 2026Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
March 5, 2026See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill - Reuters
See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill Reuters
March 5, 2026Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
March 5, 2026India's Adani Total Gas raises prices, citing Middle East conflict - Reuters
India's Adani Total Gas raises prices, citing Middle East conflict Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season - Reuters
Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign - Reuters
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign Reuters
March 5, 2026Goldman Sachs raises Q2 Brent oil price forecast by $10 to $76 a barrel - Reuters
Goldman Sachs raises Q2 Brent oil price forecast by $10 to $76 a barrel Reuters
March 4, 2026Oil rises over $1 as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply - Reuters
Oil rises over $1 as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply Reuters
March 4, 2026US considering oil tanker insurance support to ease Middle East crude shipments, sources say - Reuters
US considering oil tanker insurance support to ease Middle East crude shipments, sources say Reuters
March 3, 2026US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions - Reuters
US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions Reuters
March 3, 2026China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end - Reuters
China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end Reuters
March 3, 2026US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.
March 3, 2026Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say - Reuters
Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say Reuters
March 3, 2026Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' - Reuters
Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' Reuters
March 3, 2026Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 3, 2026Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 2, 2026Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes - Reuters
Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes Reuters
March 2, 2026Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
March 2, 2026Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices - Reuters
Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices Reuters
March 1, 2026Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.
March 1, 2026How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.
February 28, 2026Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces - Reuters
Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces Reuters
February 27, 2026Gold broadly steady as lower Treasury yields balances out moderation in safe-haven bids - Reuters
Gold broadly steady as lower Treasury yields balances out moderation in safe-haven bids Reuters
February 27, 2026US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds
The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
February 26, 2026Oil drops amid Iran nuclear talks, US tariff uncertainty - Reuters
Oil drops amid Iran nuclear talks, US tariff uncertainty Reuters
February 22, 2026Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday - Reuters
Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday Reuters
February 22, 2026Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.
February 22, 2026US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
February 22, 2026US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region - Reuters
US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region Reuters
February 22, 2026Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
February 20, 2026