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Iran says it is prepared to provide aid to ships stranded in Hormuz

Updated : May 7, 2026

Iran says it’s prepared to offer maritime, technical, medical aid to ships in Hormuz; reviews US proposal

Iran's Ports and Maritime Organisation said it is committed to ensuring safe and sustainable maritime traffic in one of the world's most strategically important waterways.

Iran and US are closing in on one-page memo, says report

Updated : May 6, 2026

Will the US-Iran war end soon? White House signals breakthrough

US-Iran war: Two US officials said Trump’s decision to halt a new operation in the Strait of Hormuz and maintain the fragile ceasefire was influenced by progress in talks.

Donald Trump says Project Freedom announced to rescue ships in Hormuz has been paused

Updated : May 6, 2026

‘Project Freedom’ to rescue ships in Hormuz paused; Trump cites US-Iran deal progress

US-Iran war: Marco Rubio later told reporters that the US had achieved its military objectives since launching the campaign on February 28 alongside Israel, and declared that Operation Epic Fury has concluded.

Fresh attacks in Gulf despite US and Iran's ceasefire

Updated : May 5, 2026

Fresh attack in Gulf: Is the US-Iran truce under threat?

Several merchant ships reported explosions or fires. The US said it destroyed six small Iranian military boats, and an oil port in the United Arab Emirates was set on fire by Iranian missiles.

Trump announces Project Freedom to free ships stranded in Hormuz

Updated : May 4, 2026

Donald Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to guide stranded ships out of Hormuz

Trump described Project Freedom as a humanitarian effort on behalf of the United States and Middle Eastern countries, especially Iran.

He said US action had prevented a nuclear catastrophe.

Updated : May 2, 2026

'Can't let lunatics have nuclear weapon': Donald Trump on why Iran war is continuing

Despite facing a 60-day war deadline that would require Congressional approval for any extension, Trump kept up his sharp rhetoric.

Updated : Apr 30, 2026

Fed rates remain unchanged but board votes are most divided since 1992

Investors said the split vote and the broader macroeconomic backdrop point to challenges ahead for Kevin Warsh, who is set to replace Powell as chair next month.

Donald Trump has spent the equivalent of NASA's annual budget on the Iran war

Updated : Apr 30, 2026

US has now spent a figure equal to NASA’s entire budget for the year on the Iran war

The disclosure came as the Iran war has become a political issue ahead of the US midterm elections, with President Donald Trump’s Republicans facing a difficult fight to hold their House majority.

UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ on May 1: Will this change oil markets?

Updated : Apr 30, 2026

UAE to exit OPEC on May 1: What does this mean for oil markets, prices and supply?

UAE to exit OPEC: HSBC warned that the exit might weaken OPEC+ discipline and its ability to manage prices over time.

What is OPEC and why does it matter to the oil markets?

Updated : Apr 30, 2026

BT Explainer: OPEC and its role in regulating oil production, prices

UAE exits OPEC: The UAE is the fourth producer to leave OPEC in recent years and the largest by far. Angola left at the start of 2024 over disagreements on production levels.

US President Donald Trump said Iran is in a state of collapse

Updated : Apr 29, 2026

Iran is in a state of collapse, wants us to open Strait of Hormuz: Donald Trump

Iran war: Iran's latest offer to resolve the war included putting off discussion of its nuclear programme until after the conflict ended and shipping disputes were resolved.

US President Donald Trump not happy with Iran's terms to end the war

Updated : Apr 28, 2026

Trump not happy with Iran’s proposal to end the war but Tehran stands its ground

US-Iran peace talks: White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said the United States “will not negotiate through the press” and has “been clear about our red lines”.

Donald Trump says Iran can call the US if they want a peace talk

Updated : Apr 27, 2026

‘You know, there is a telephone…’: Donald Trump says Iran must reach out to US for the peace deal

US-Iran peace talks: Donald Trump said there was too much travelling, too much work on top of the 'tremendous infighting and confusion' within Iran's leadership.

Hegseth outlined the US position as officials said the blockade has so far turned back 34 ships.

Updated : Apr 25, 2026

Iran war a 'gift to the world': Pete Hegseth says Strait of Hormuz blockade to continue

Hegseth's remarks came as tracking data suggested some Iranian oil shipments were still moving and Tehran said it retained control in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad

Updated : Apr 25, 2026

No direct US-Iran talks this time? Here's what we know so far

Araghchi arrived in Islamabad with a senior delegation, signalling renewed diplomatic activity around stalled negotiations involving Iran and the US, with Pakistan emerging as a key intermediary.

US military munitions run low amid the Iran war (AI-generated image)

Updated : Apr 25, 2026

Iran war has drained US military’s supply of critical, costly weapons significantly: Report

The 38-day conflict, which ended in a ceasefire that took effect two weeks ago, has significantly drained much of the US military's global supply of munitions.

China stockpiled large amounts of oil before the war

Updated : Apr 24, 2026

China stockpiled large amounts of oil before the Iran war: Report

US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed China added an average of 1.1 million barrels a day of crude to strategic oil inventories in 2025, taking them to nearly 1.4 billion barrels in December.

If Mojtaba Khamenei is gravely wounded, who is running Iran?

Updated : Apr 24, 2026

Mojtaba awaiting prosthetic leg, surgery on hand, face burnt: So, who is running Iran?

Mojtaba Khamenei is gravely wounded but mentally sharp, says report. Even so, who is running Iran amid its war with the US?

Donald Trump says he will not use nuclear weapons amid Iran war

Updated : Apr 24, 2026

Iran war: Trump says he won’t use nuclear weapons and neither should anyone else

Iran war: Trump also said Iran might have loaded up its weaponry "a little bit" during the two-week ceasefire, but said the US military could deal with that quickly.

Donald Trump shares letter calling India a "hellhole"

Updated : Apr 23, 2026

Trump shares letter on birthright citizenship that calls India, China ‘hellhole’

The Irish, Italians, Polish, Lithuanians, Romanians and the Russians all integrated and became Americans, the letter argues.

Iran war: Undersea data cables in Hormuz are at a risk, suggested Iranian media

Updated : Apr 23, 2026

Internet the next collateral? Iranian media flags new risk at Hormuz

Iran war: Countries like the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia are heavily dependent on these routes, far more than Iran.

Middle East News

Iran says it’s prepared to offer maritime, technical, medical aid to ships in Hormuz; reviews US proposal

Will the US-Iran war end soon? White House signals breakthrough

‘Project Freedom’ to rescue ships in Hormuz paused; Trump cites US-Iran deal progress

Fresh attack in Gulf: Is the US-Iran truce under threat?

Donald Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to guide stranded ships out of Hormuz

'Can't let lunatics have nuclear weapon': Donald Trump on why Iran war is continuing

Fed rates remain unchanged but board votes are most divided since 1992

US has now spent a figure equal to NASA’s entire budget for the year on the Iran war

UAE to exit OPEC on May 1: What does this mean for oil markets, prices and supply?

BT Explainer: OPEC and its role in regulating oil production, prices

Iran is in a state of collapse, wants us to open Strait of Hormuz: Donald Trump

Trump not happy with Iran’s proposal to end the war but Tehran stands its ground

‘You know, there is a telephone…’: Donald Trump says Iran must reach out to US for the peace deal

Iran war a 'gift to the world': Pete Hegseth says Strait of Hormuz blockade to continue

No direct US-Iran talks this time? Here's what we know so far

Iran war has drained US military’s supply of critical, costly weapons significantly: Report

China stockpiled large amounts of oil before the Iran war: Report

Mojtaba awaiting prosthetic leg, surgery on hand, face burnt: So, who is running Iran?

Iran war: Trump says he won’t use nuclear weapons and neither should anyone else

Trump shares letter on birthright citizenship that calls India, China ‘hellhole’

Internet the next collateral? Iranian media flags new risk at Hormuz

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