US President Donald Trump claimed Washington had near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post reported Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The remarks came from Washington amid renewed US strikes, Iranian retaliation and rising concerns over shipping and global oil supplies. US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz as the military co

US forces struck two Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz before Iran retaliated against American military sites in Jordan. US-Iran conflict resumes after month-long military lull Direct fighting between the United States and Iran resumed on Sunday after a pause of nearly one month, renewing concerns about a wider Middle East escalation and disruption to global energy supplies. US forces struck two launchers operated by Iran’s Is

Washington, DC: The US is pressing allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s intensified economic campaign aimed at isolating Iran. The United States has stepped up pressure on its allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s new economic campaign against Iran, as Washington prepares additional measures designed to deepen Tehran’s financial isolation. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries maintaining economic links wit

U.S. President Donald Trump said no talks are under way or scheduled with Iran, while Tehran insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping, exposing a widening gap after a ceasefire expired. Iranian officials said the strategic waterway would stay shut until Washington met conditions linked to an interim agreement signed in June. Trump Rules Out Talks With Iran Trump’s statement reduced expectations of an immediate diplomatic breakthro

Donald Trump is weighing a possible compromise with Iran as negotiations move closer to reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Disagreements over Iranian control and transit fees remain key obstacles as economic, military and political pressure builds on Washington. US President Donald Trump is facing a difficult diplomatic choice as Washington and Tehran move closer to a potential agreement aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait

Iran Drone Swarm Claim Raises New Air Warfare Concerns A US pilot’s reported account of a jellyfish-like Iranian drone swarm before an F-15E crash has raised questions about Iran’s drone warfare capabilities. Officials have not confirmed the exact cause of the crash, but the claim has sparked fresh debate on the future of air combat. Iran’s ‘Jellyfish’ Drone Swarm Claim Raises Questions After US F-15E Jet Crash

US-Iran Talks Make Progress As 60-Day Roadmap Takes Shape The United States and Iran moved a step closer to renewed diplomacy on June 22, 2026, after agreeing on a 60-day roadmap during Switzerland talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The fresh diplomatic push is aimed at reducing tensions and working towards a final agreement on key issues, including sanctions, maritime safety, nuclear-related concerns, and regional secur

Gold Prices Today: Yellow Metal Rebounds As US-Iran Talks Keep Markets Volatile Gold prices recovered on Monday, June 22, 2026, after three straight sessions of losses, as investors closely watched US-Iran negotiations, crude oil movement, dollar strength, and global market volatility. For Indian buyers and traders, the movement in MCX gold and silver prices

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Unfinished After Trump’s Big Claim A new diplomatic twist has emerged in the US-Iran nuclear row after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had agreed never to pursue a nuclear weapon. However, Tehran has taken a more careful position, saying that the understanding is only an early step and that a final agreement has not yet been completed. The deve

Indian LNG Carrier Disha Crosses Strait Of Hormuz After US-Iran Deal Indian LNG carrier Disha has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first Indian-flagged LNG vessel to pass through the conflict-hit waterway in more than three months after the US-Iran agreement raised hopes of reopening the crucial shipping route. The vessel, managed by a Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium, is carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas

Strait Of Hormuz Opens, But Petrol And Diesel Relief May Take Time The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a reported US-Iran understanding has eased fears of a major oil supply shock. Crude oil prices have started cooling, but Indian consumers may not see an immediate drop in petrol, diesel, or LPG prices. The development is important for India because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most crucial oil shipping routes. A large share of gl

US-Iran Peace Deal Boosts Sensex, Nifty As Oil, Realty Stocks Rally Indian stock markets ended Monday’s session with strong gains as optimism over a possible US-Iran peace deal lifted investor sentiment and eased concerns over crude oil supply disruptions. The BSE Sensex closed at 76,176.54, rising 648.59 points or 0.86 per cent. The NSE Nifty50 ended at 23,848.10, gaining 225.20 points or 0.95 per cent. During the day, the Sensex had climbed more than

US-Iran Frozen Assets Dispute Grows After Trump Deal Claim A dispute over Iran’s frozen assets has become the main point of tension after US President Donald Trump claimed that a deal with Tehran was “complete”. While Iranian officials have suggested that the draft agreement includes the release of frozen funds, US officials have denied any unconditional upfront payment. The differing claims have created fresh unc

Strait Of Hormuz Oil Route Impact Raises Fuel Price Concerns The Strait of Hormuz crisis has raised fresh global concern as Iran’s closure claim threatens one of the world’s busiest oil and gas routes, even as the US says commercial ships are still moving through the waterway. The dispute has created uncertainty across oil, LNG, and shipping markets, with the narrow passage remaining one of the most important energy corridors for global trade. Accord

Tehran Blasts Put Iran-Israel Ceasefire Under Fresh Pressure Fresh blasts in Tehran and renewed Iran-Israel strikes have raised concern over the fragile ceasefire and US-backed peace efforts. Tehran Blasts Raise Fresh Alarm The fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire came under renewed pressure on Monday after loud explosions were reported in Tehran, Isfahan and Tabriz. Reports s