Iran’s Leverage Over US Through Strait of Hormuz May Be Weakening, Experts Say
Recent Iranian attacks on shipping raised oil prices but growing global oil production and alternative routes could reduce Tehran’s economic influence.
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Recent Iranian attacks on shipping raised oil prices but growing global oil production and alternative routes could reduce Tehran’s economic influence.
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Despite recent attacks raising oil prices, alternative routes and increased production could reduce Iran's strategic control over global energy markets.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 10:22 AM
world
The recent memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran ends direct conflict but prompts debate on the resilience and evolution of Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ in the Middle East.
Al Jazeera | Jun 30, 2026, 9:06 PM
world
Iran condemns a Ukrainian strike on its commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea as a violation of international law and signals consequences.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 6:43 AM
world
Mediation efforts between Iran and the US continue amid ongoing disruptions in key maritime corridors and significant impacts on Iran’s energy sector.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:09 PM
us
As US-Iran hostilities escalate, Democrats call on President Trump to reverse course following increased American deaths and injuries.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:35 AM
politics
Following reports of an assassination attempt plotted by Iran, President Trump issued a stern warning and declared U.S. missiles are prepared to respond if threatened.
The Hill | Jul 11, 2026, 6:08 PM
world
The United States conducted significant military strikes on Iran on July 30, 2026, in retaliation for Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan, escalating tensions in the Middle East and involving regional actors.
France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 2:54 AM
world
The US military intensified its campaign against Iran on Wednesday, responding to recent attacks and expanding the conflict across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 2:50 AM
world
Asian countries, including Japan, are increasingly relying on Canadian crude oil from the Trans Mountain pipeline as uncertainty over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz grows.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 2:29 AM
world
Riyadh is engaging with multiple countries to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding maritime routes amid escalating strikes on energy tankers in the Red Sea.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 1:26 AM
world
Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East and the spread of the U.S.-Iran war, oil tankers continue to transit key shipping routes, causing fluctuations in oil prices.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 1:13 AM
politics
At a critical juncture in the Iran War, experts Blaise Misztal and Curt Mills debated whether American involvement serves national interests.
Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 12:21 AM
politics
The attack targeted the same base where three Americans were killed less than two weeks ago, prompting a U.S. response warning.
CBS Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 12:06 AM
world
Following attacks on US military personnel in Jordan, President Donald Trump vowed a strong response against Iran, with US forces launching strikes in retaliation.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 30, 2026, 12:02 AM
world
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels official Saudi Arabia visit following joint air strikes targeting Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 11:31 PM
world
The kingdom weighs continued military deterrence against efforts to de-escalate tensions after attacks from multiple fronts.
BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 11:20 PM
general
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes U.S. leadership in Iran conflict decisions and denies pressuring President Donald Trump to resume attacks.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 29, 2026, 11:08 PM
politics
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan, prompting retaliatory strikes by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Tehran-backed militias in Iraq and raising fears of a wider regional war.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:51 PM
politics
The Pentagon has reclassified recent U.S. military casualties in the Iran conflict under a new category linked to the conclusion of Operation Epic Fury, amid ongoing tensions and scrutiny over the war's toll.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 9:45 PM
world
President Donald Trump vows a strong US response to Iran after an attack targeted American forces stationed in Jordan.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 9:37 PM
politics
President Trump expresses desire to include tariffs on Iran in the sanctions legislation originally championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
NBC Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 9:19 PM
general
Admiral Brad Cooper warns that Iran is exploiting photos and videos posted online by US troops to conduct near-real-time battle-damage assessments, prompting discussions on cellphone restrictions in the Middle East.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 8:54 PM
world
The Iranian regime hanged two protesters in a rare public execution in Isfahan on July 28, amid ongoing repression of dissent following the January 2026 protests.
France 24 English | Jul 29, 2026, 8:25 PMShowing 1-24 of 855 articles.