Middle East & North Africa
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they hit LPG tanker “NV Sunshine” south of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on October 9 that it had struck a large LPG tanker, the NV Sunshine,…
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Strait of Hormuz
Economy & Energy
Trump says he “agreed with Putin” that Russia will supply millions of tons of diesel; US eases sanctions until April 2027
Donald Trump announced on October 9 that Vladimir Putin agreed to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, 500,000 in…
Middle East & North Africa
Iran to reply to US on the “seven-day plan” within days; Trump: a deal “is not something I want”
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on October 8 that Iran is studying the US response to its “seven-day plan” for…
Middle East & North Africa
Trump: “We will not be attacking Iran” before the November 3 midterm elections, as the blockade stays
Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on October 8 that the United States will not attack Iran at any time…
Middle East & North Africa
Gulf: Tanker hit by multiple projectiles north of Qatar, casualties reported
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said a tanker was struck by multiple projectiles about 94 kilometres north of…
Europe
Trump on bombers withdrawn from RAF Fairford: “There were some threats”; he holds Iran responsible for the flydubai attack
Trump confirmed that US bombers left RAF Fairford because of threats and said he “personally” holds Iran responsible for the…
Politics & Diplomacy
Iran says Hormuz will stay closed until its seven conditions are met
Iran’s parliamentary speaker said on October 4 that seven conditions must be met before Hormuz reopens. Araghchi warned against renewed…
Economy & Energy
Iran’s oil minister resigns as Gulf exports recover, with 40% bypassing Hormuz
Iran appointed Hamid Bovard acting oil minister on October 4. Kpler estimates that other Gulf producers have restored prewar export…
Politics & Diplomacy
US sends USS Theodore Roosevelt towards Iran as Trump weighs renewed strikes
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is heading towards the Middle East as Trump weighs further action against Iran and talks over…
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump expects new Iran talks this week after rejecting Tehran’s proposal
Trump expects another round of indirect US-Iran talks this week after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal. Qatar is mediating, but no…
Politics & Diplomacy
Iran threatens US bases as Trump rejects Hormuz proposal
Iran’s military command warns American bases and interests across the Middle East could face sustained strikes if Washington attacks again,…
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day Hormuz proposal as officials foresee renewed strikes
Trump confirms he rejected Iran’s seven-day Hormuz proposal. Officials cited in a separate report say he expects renewed US strikes…