Iraq resumes oil shipments via Strait of Hormuz under US protection
Iraq is resuming oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz under US security guarantees, returning Iraqi crude to the global market.
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Another tanker involved in incident in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was involved in an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center said late Tuesday, citing military authorities.
Iran may lose all its oil revenue - Rubio
U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio has warned that Iran could lose almost all its oil revenue as U.S. sanctions and efforts to block Iranian oil shipments intensify, saying the economic pressure on Tehran would become “even worse”.
Russia hopes for de-escalation of Iran conflict
Russia hopes that the United States will not take further military action against Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Ankara ready to help resolve Iran conflict - Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has informed that he conveyed his concerns over the resumption of the U.S.-Iran war in his recent conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump, stressing Ankara’s continued engagement with both sides to prevent escalation in the region.
Trump says new Iran strikes unlikely
After weeks of rumors that the U.S. and Israel were preparing new strikes on Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said it was "highly unlikely" that he would order a new escalation as the Iranians "want to make a deal so badly."
Trump and Qatar's emir discuss efforts for regional de-escalation
U.S. President Donald Trump has held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions, according to the Qatari Emiri Diwan.
US weighing attack against Iran on Monday - report
The United States is considering resuming the military operation against Iran on November 9, Fox News reported, citing sources.
Saudi Arabia and Syria sign defense cooperation agreement
Saudi Arabia and Syria signed a cooperation agreement between the two countries' defense ministries on Wednesday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
UAE considers building new oil pipeline
Bloomberg notes that the third parties would also be able to use the pipeline
Iran exempts ships from four countries from Hormuz transit restrictions
Iran has exempted ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian lawmaker Amir Hayat Moqaddam said.
Trump warns US could strike Pickaxe nuclear site
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was in no hurry to resume military strikes against Iran but warned that the U.S. will give Iran "the hammer" soon if the latest round of peace talks are not fruitful, Fox News reported.
Moscow welcomes Irans meeting with Mecca Pact countries - MFA
Russia welcomes the October 26 meeting between Iran’s leadership and representatives of the Mecca Pact countries, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Global diesel stockpiles hit 35-year low
The world has eroded its supply buffers by draining nearly 1 billion oil barrels from global inventories since the Iran war disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, CEO of Abu Dhabi's oil company ADNOC Sultan Al Jaber said.
Iranian Foreign Ministry discusses talks with intermediaries
The Iranian authorities continue to exchange messages with the U.S. through intermediaries; the basis for the negotiations remains the seven-day plan previously proposed by Tehran and fleshed out in detail, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
Vessel reported on fire in Strait of Hormuz
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center said late Thursday that a vessel was on fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
Vance rules out 'forever war' in Iran
U.S. Vice President JD Vance ruled out the prospect of an endless war in Iran, expressing confidence that U.S. President Donald Trump would achieve the administration’s objectives.
Trump briefed on options for strikes on Iran - report
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Bradley Cooper has briefed U.S. President Donald Trump on options for strikes against Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Vance ready to lead US delegation in talks with Iran - report
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has contacted Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei in a bid to revive peace talks that could head off a renewed U.S. assault on the Islamic Republic, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
Potential US strikes on Iran would last for several days - report
U.S. officials have told several West Asian countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week's midterm elections in the United States - as well as the possibility that Iran will attempt to retaliate against them, The Washington Post reported.
