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Fact Check: No Evidence Video Shows Ships Stuck In Strait Of Hormuz In 2026
Video falsely claimed to show ships stuck in Strait of Hormuz in 2026 actually filmed over Bangladesh port.
Lead Stories · 1m

US diesel export ban risks global prices
US diesel export ban could spike global prices as election nears.
The Conversation · 1m

Tanker burns near Hormuz after two ships sunk
Two ships sank in Strait of Hormuz attacks as another tanker catches fire.
euronews · 1m

Strait of Hormuz Strikes Threaten Shipping
Commercial ships face danger as strikes ramp up in Strait of Hormuz.
CBS News · 1m
Ansarallah Advances, Israel Murders, Trump Withdraws
Ansarallah advances in Yemen, Israel kills civilians, Trump withdraws from Iraq as Iran controls Strait of Hormuz.
Drop Site News · 1m

Houthis Shift Focus to Saudi Arabia
Houthis target Saudi airports to redefine their role beyond Iran.
The Conversation · 1m
Iranian Attack Sinks Ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian attacks sink two ships in critical Strait of Hormuz waterway this week.
The Washington Post · 1m

Oil Prices Rise as Houthi Strikes Continue
Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi targets as U.S. warns of wider war risks.
Fox News · 1m

Iranian mine sinks ship in Hormuz; Trump pardons two at Alaska rally; Congo Ebola cases top 9,000
Iranian mine sinks ship in Hormuz; Trump pardons two Alaska mechanics; Congo Ebola cases exceed 9,000.
Drop Site News · 2m

Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran escalates attacks
The GFS Pride sank after being struck by an unidentified projectile as Iran intensifies strikes on commercial vessels transiting one of the world's most critical shipping routes.
CNBC · 1m

Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities
Houthis claim Aramco strike, vow intensified attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities.
Dawn · 2m
Trump's Russia Diesel Deal Won't Lower Prices
Trump's Russia diesel deal unlikely to significantly lower global fuel prices despite expectations.
Dw · 1m

Fact Check: Iranian Officials Did Not Promise Trump Audio
Iranian officials did not promise to release Trump audio begging to open Strait of Hormuz for lower gas prices before midterms.
Lead Stories · 1m
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Middle East war reshapes global power
The US-Israel conflict with Iran is destabilising markets and forcing middle powers to unite for diplomatic solutions in a fractured world order.
Daily Maverick · 3m
America Shouldn’t Let Go of the Middle East
U.S. must rethink Middle East strategy after Iran war to avoid costly disengagement.
Foreign Affairs · 2m

Iran believes it can outlast America
Tehran thinks it has won great-power status by surviving U.S. bombardment and rallying its people, and plans to keep fighting until Washington accepts defeat.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
Austin: Iran conflict no easy way out
Former US Defense Chief Austin says Iran war has no easy exit.
Seattletimes · 1m

Trump's Tough Week
Trump faces setbacks as Iran tightens Strait of Hormuz control.
Drop Site News · 1m
War forces global geography reckoning
Geography's power reshapes global trade as war disrupts key shipping routes.
The Japan Times · 1m

Gold and silver whiplash as Treasury yields smash 2007 highs
Treasury yields hit 2007 highs while gold and silver plummet amid Gulf war tensions.
Startup Fortune · 1m

Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi airport again
A new attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh follows a deadly strike that killed 12 and wounded over 300.
ABC News · 2m

Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to energy ceasefire, but experts doubt it will lower U.S. fuel prices.
TIME · 2m

Record Brent Price Signals Global Oil Demand
Physical Brent crude hits record price as supply disruptions drive up global oil demand.
Nikkei Asia · 1m

Danger pay turns Gulf tanker crews into mercenaries
Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have made hazard bonuses so lucrative that captains earn $100,000 a month plus $50,000 per trip.
Fortune · 2m

Houthi-Saudi Conflict Impacts African Economies
Houthi-Saudi conflict threatens African trade routes and refugee flows.
Allafrica · 1m

Iran's IRGC strikes tanker near Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard fires oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, threatens wider attacks.
euronews · 1m

Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal
Trump says Russia will supply 4.8 million tonnes of diesel to lower US prices as sanctions ease.
MercoPress · 1m

Iran escalates tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Eleven tankers struck in one week as Iran tries to block oil exports through the strategic waterway.
CNBC · 1m

Rocket Costs Less Than Oil Tanker Hiring
Space launches now cheaper than hiring oil tankers due to Middle East conflict.
Jalopnik · 1m

Oil Market That Sets Gas Prices Began in Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania's oil exchange created the market that now sets gas prices across the U.S.
The Conversation · 1m

Iran Bribing Gulf States For Hormuz Passage
Analysts say Gulf nations may be paying Iran tolls to secure oil shipments through Hormuz.
Jalopnik · 1m

Iran Strikes Tankers Near Hormuz
Iran targets oil tankers outside Hormuz, signaling wider military actions.
euronews · 1m

Rubio Speech Calls for Western Power
Rubio declares Western power revival after 30 years of globalism.
The Rio Times · 2m

Food Price Index Rises in September
Global food prices climb as weather and transport issues strain supply chains.
MercoPress · 1m

Houthi attacks kill three at Saudi airports
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels struck two Saudi airports, killing three and wounding 36, as fighting over a key shipping strait escalates into a wider regional conflict.
TIME · 3m

World Oil Reserves Scarily Thin
Global oil reserves nearing crisis as prices surge past $100/barrel.
Jalopnik · 1m

Iran Threatens Preemptive Strikes as US Questions Tehran's Control
Iran vows pre-emptive strikes against US while Washington doubts Tehran's leadership authority.
euronews · 1m

Oil Moves Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Risk
Oil transit through Strait of Hormuz rises as Saudi pipeline repairs boost shipments.
Jalopnik · 1m

Iran Conveys Conditions for Hormuz Strait Reopening
Iran says it has communicated conditions to US for lifting Hormuz Strait blockade.
Malay Mail · 1m

Iran FM to visit Qatar for UN talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi heads to Qatar for talks before UN assembly amid Hormuz straits tensions.
Malay Mail · 1m
Iran Warns US: More Firepower Won't End Middle East War
Iran's foreign minister says military action won't end Middle East conflict, demanding negotiations based on justice and fairness.
The Straits Times · 1m

Trump-Xi takeaways: If there were victories, Trump's not sharing them
Trump and Xi's meeting ended with no clear victories, despite lavish welcomes and promises of future talks.
ABC7 New York · 1m

Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump rejects Iran's 7-day proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
ABC7 Chicago · 1m

Saudis Slash Oil Prices to Asia
Saudi Aramco cuts Asian oil prices to six-year low in market share battle.
mint · 1m

Oil Tankers Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz
U.S. admits Iran's targeting abilities improve as oil tankers face strikes.
Jalopnik · 1m

India's Gulf Oil Imports Surge Amid Hormuz Risks
India's crude oil imports from West Asia jumped 74% in September despite Strait of Hormuz disruptions, as Gulf suppliers use ship-to-ship transfers to keep supplies moving.
Financialexpress · 1m

How to Avoid Disaster in the Next Iran War
U.S. air defenses face collapse in next Iran conflict without urgent upgrades.
Foreign Policy · 2m

Qatar Warns World Pays for Iran War
Qatar says global economy bears cost of Iran war as talks continue.
euronews · 1m

Hormuz Closure and Exxon Stock
Hormuz strait closure pushes Exxon stock down despite oil prices rising.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Middle East oil exports rebound after Hormuz attacks
Middle East oil exports rebound to pre-Iran war levels despite Hormuz attacks.
Dw · 1m

Oil Stocks at Risk
Aramco warns global oil stocks could take two years to rebuild after war disruptions.
euronews · 1m

Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it can reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if US stops blocking Iranian ports.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m

G7 releases 100 million barrels to ease fuel crisis
Seven nations coordinate emergency oil release to combat record-high prices driven by wars in Iran and Ukraine, but experts warn real relief depends on timing and market confidence.
TIME · 3m

How wars reshape global trade routes
When the Strait of Hormuz closed in 2026, it exposed how vulnerable the world's energy and trade networks had become to conflict.
POLITICO · 2m
Russian Crude Shields India from Oil Shocks
Deputy FM says Russia's oil supplies helped India avoid energy crises from West Asian war disruptions.
The Economic Times · 1m

Oil Prices Stuck Near $100
Oil prices remain above $100 despite Middle East supply disruptions.
mint · 2m
Oil Prices High But Could Be Worse
Trump blames China’s Xi for oil prices not spiking after Iran war.
Seattletimes · 1m

Iran Controls Hormuz as Rial Hits Record Low
Iran insists control of Hormuz as rial falls to record lows and exports dry up.
euronews · 1m

Iran Rejects Military Solution to U.S. Conflict
Iran insists no military solution exists as U.S.-Iran talks stall.
Nationalpost · 1m

Rate rise won't fix a war-driven crisis
Yanis Varoufakis argues Australia's interest rate rise targets the wrong problem and masks deeper institutional damage.
the Guardian · 2m