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Today: May 29, 2026
Today: May 29, 2026

Strait of Hormuz

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Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire

Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close

Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
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Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records

The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war

Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records
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Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown

Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown
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Dollar climbs as US strikes on Iran dent ceasefire optimism

The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro and yen on Tuesday, after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran dented optimism for a near-term

Dollar climbs as US strikes on Iran dent ceasefire optimism
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US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices

US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices

US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices
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Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy

Australia, India, Japan and the United States have agreed new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, port infrastructure, and energy security to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns about China's influence

Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy
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Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open, "one way or the other", when referring to U.S strikes on Iran on Monday.

Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'
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US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed

U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
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Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes

Stocks surged and the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid on Monday as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk

Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes
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Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source

The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday

Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source
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Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal

Oil prices fell nearly 7% on Monday as optimism grew that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of

Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal
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Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism

The dollar dropped against major currencies on Monday as hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices

Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism
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Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
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Europe's STOXX 600 wipes out Iran war losses on peace deal hopes, AI optimism

Europe's STOXX 600 closed at its highest level in over two months, recovering all its losses since the start of the Middle East conflict,

Europe's STOXX 600 wipes out Iran war losses on peace deal hopes, AI optimism
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Will they or won't they?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The ever-inching prospect of a deal to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz paved the way for investors to put on

Will they or won't they?
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Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

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Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays
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Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal

Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
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Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.

Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
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Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal

The U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing for a potential mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz

Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal
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Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension

The U.S. and Iran are close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil and

Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension
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Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'

President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated.”

Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'
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Trump says Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated'

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Trump says Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated'
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Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US

Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in Tehran on Saturday that the U.S. was not an honest

Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US
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Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talks

Major stock indexes rose and Treasury yields eased on Friday as investors weighed the likelihood of a near-term deal to

Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talks
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Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “slight progress” has been made during talks with Iran

Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal
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US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done

The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done
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Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors

Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of

Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors
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Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks

Oil prices climbed on Friday, as investors worried that the U.S. and Iran would be unable to reach a peace agreement that would allow shipping traffic to

Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks
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European shares end at more than one-month high on tech boost

European shares finished at their highest in over a month on Friday, led by technology stocks as risk sentiment got a lift on expectations

European shares end at more than one-month high on tech boost
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France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls

France has drafted a U.N.

France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
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Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"

The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done,

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"
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UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting

There is a "50-50 chance" of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that

UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting
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NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says

NATO has to be good for all those involved, U.S.

NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says
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Barclays keeps $100 Brent oil forecast for 2026 but risks skew higher

Barclays is maintaining its 2026 average Brent crude oil price forecast at $100 a barrel though risks are skewing higher, the bank said in a note on Friday.

Barclays keeps $100 Brent oil forecast for 2026 but risks skew higher
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China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls

As prices for physical crude oil hit all-time highs of over $160 per barrel last month, analysts and traders alike rushed

China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls
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US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,

US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress
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Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks

Oil prices fell and stocks rose on Thursday as investors were optimistic about possible progress in peace talks over

Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks
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Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions

Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months

Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions
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Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway

A Chinese-operated container ship was among the few to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, data showed on Thursday, as uncertainty grows around reopening the

Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway
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Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal

Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal
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This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war

A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance

This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war
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Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal

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Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal
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Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares 

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Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares 
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Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV

Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says
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In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains

Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran in an increasing show of defiance

In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
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Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the beginning of a "systemic agrifood shock" that could trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to 12 months, the United

Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns
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UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis

The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to Middle East crises and rising oil prices

UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
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US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure

The U.S. stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally

US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure
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Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide

Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war

Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide