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Strait of Hormuz

63 stories
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stands in front of flags during an official appearance.
Politics

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Mocks ‘Scotty’ Bessent

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after Bessent accused Tehran of spending billions on terrorist proxies instead of its own people.

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 27, 2026

Exterior wall of the U.S. Department of Justice building with the department name visible.
Politics

Iranian Oil Prize Courts Plan Draws Tehran Threat

Bloomberg reports that the U.S. may revive prize courts to seize Iranian oil tankers, drawing a sharp Iranian threat against American interests in the Gulf

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 27, 2026

President Donald Trump standing with his arms raised at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit.
Politics

Trump Iran Victory Claim Cites Hormuz Oil Flow

Trump said the U.S. is moving toward victory over Iran, citing Hormuz oil flow, mine-clearing, destroyed Iranian boats, and pressure on Tehran’s collapsing economy

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 26, 2026

Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi seated inside the Iranian parliament.
Politics

Iran Power Stations Claim Draws Scrutiny

Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi claimed Iran has too many power stations to be fully hit, as Tehran faces U.S. pressure and Hormuz tensions

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 25, 2026

Politics

Iran-Oman Hormuz Agreement Keeps Strait Closed

Iran and Oman announced progress toward a preliminary Hormuz framework, but Tehran says the strait will stay closed until the U.S. blockade is lifted

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 25, 2026

Oil tanker sailing through a major Middle East shipping route.
world

Red Sea Tanker Attack Hits Saudi Route

A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, causing a fire and raising new concerns over Red Sea shipping security

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 24, 2026

President Donald Trump speaking in the White House press briefing room.
Politics

Trump Iran Collapse Claim Follows Rial Crash

President Trump said Iran is “completely collapsing” as the rial reportedly fell near 2.03 million per dollar and U.S. pressure tightened on Tehran

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 24, 2026

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaking beside an American flag during a meeting in Jerusalem
Politics

Vance Hormuz Remarks: Iran Losing Leverage Under Pressure

Vice President J.D. Vance said Iran’s Hormuz leverage is weakening as U.S. pressure supports the goal of preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 24, 2026

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei speaking at a press conference.
Security

Baghaei Europe Threats Target U.S. Bases In Iran War

Esmail Baghaei warned Iran could strike U.S. bases in Europe if European countries join aggression, while addressing Hormuz and the Mecca Agreement

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 24, 2026

Iranian rial banknotes inside a money-counting machine.
world

Iranian Rial All-Time Low Nears Two Million Per Dollar

Iran’s currency reportedly fell to about 1.98 million rials per dollar, nearing the two million mark as U.S. blockade pressure and looming sanctions squeeze Tehran

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 23, 2026

world

Hormuz Leverage Weakens As Iran Threatens Pipelines

IRGC adviser Mohammad Reza Naqdi said Hormuz will not lose its importance and warned that oil pipelines can also be attacked

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 20, 2026

The Dubai skyline with modern towers and highways at sunrise.
Politics

UAE Iran Trade Halt Follows Missile Fire

The UAE halted trade and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching missiles toward its territory, raising pressure on Iran’s economy

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 19, 2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking at a White House press briefing.
world

Hormuz Irrelevant Within Two Years, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Gulf pipeline projects could make the Strait of Hormuz far less important within two years

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 18, 2026

A Wawa gas station sign showing regular gasoline at $4.19 per gallon.
world

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls As Iran War Hits Gas Prices

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is projected to fall sharply as the Iran war drives energy pressure and gasoline prices average $4.07

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 17, 2026

President Donald Trump speaking during a meeting in the Oval Office.
world

Trump Fox News Interview: Iran, Oman And Hamas Warnings

President Trump used a Fox News interview to warn Iran, threaten action involving Oman, discuss Hamas disarmament, and address Israel’s elections

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 17, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian standing in front of a blue curtain.
world

Pezeshkian: Iran Will Never Give Up Uranium Enrichment

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will never give up uranium enrichment and claimed the missile “rules” have changed

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 16, 2026

A split-screen image showing a U.S. president and an Iranian leader.
Security

Trump Warns Iran: U.S. May Take Control Of Hormuz

President Trump warned that the United States may take control of the Strait of Hormuz if forced to do so, as pressure on Iran rises

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 16, 2026

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier sailing at sea with sailors lined across the deck.
world

Pentagon Sends USS George Washington To West Asia

The Pentagon is sending the USS George Washington to West Asia to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has faced an extended deployment and crew welfare concerns

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 13, 2026

A commercial vessel sailing on the water near a city skyline.
Security

Iran Claims Full Control Over Strait Of Hormuz

Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiyaa Central Command claimed full control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatened a severe response to any challenge

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 13, 2026