Iran has accused the US and Israel of using Starlink and is threatening attacks on Musk's assets. Ground stations in Qatar, Jordan, and the UAE are under threat.
Trump asserted the right to attack Iran over the downing of an Apache helicopter by a drone. The US President announced new powerful strikes against the country as early as today.
Gold dropped to $4,170 due to the US-Iran conflict. Prices are also under pressure from expectations of tight Fed policy and rising bond yields.
An Iranian Shahed drone collided with an American Apache helicopter near Oman. Two crew members were rescued, and Donald Trump is demanding a response from the US.
Trump stated that the Iranians shot down an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Two pilots were rescued, and the US is preparing a mandatory response to the attack.
The OPEC+ alliance agreed to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day starting in July. Seven countries plan to fully lift restrictions by the end of September.
Iran plans to charge fees for security and navigation services in the Strait of Hormuz. Progress in peace negotiations with the US is also reported.
Trump announced the destruction of Iranian mines and the rapid restoration of shipping. The strait will open after Tehran signs a peace memorandum.
US Central Command has announced its readiness to strike Iranian vessels for mining the waters. The military has already attacked the first targets.
The US and Iran are discussing the terms of an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, the parties are focused on ending the war, but a final agreement has not yet been reached.
Scott Bessent did not confirm the validity of the truce agreement with Iran. Trump demands the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to Tehran's nuclear program.
Oman has assured the US that it has no plans to introduce fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows threats of sanctions from Trump and Bessent.
Iran expressed solidarity with Oman over Donald Trump's threats to use force in international waters. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the US actions.
Iran announced a draft agreement with the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The document provides for the withdrawal of American troops and the restoration of shipping.
The US will monitor the Strait of Hormuz to maintain freedom of navigation. Trump warned Oman against attempts to control these international waters.
Marco Rubio announced the continuation of negotiations with Iran regarding the nuclear deal and the opening of the strait. The US has launched new strikes against Iranian military targets.
Fuel vessels are heading to China and Pakistan after being idled due to the war with Iran. Hundreds of ships and sailors remain blocked in the region.
Rubio reported progress in negotiations with Iran. The parties are disputing the status of the Strait of Hormuz and the conditions for scaling back Tehran's nuclear program.
Russia has deployed the vessels Kosmos, Mercury, Orion, and Luch for shipments from Arctic LNG 2. In total, the shadow gas fleet already consists of at least 20 tankers.
Britain and the Gulf states are finalizing free trade negotiations. The deal is expected to contribute up to £3.1 billion annually to the British economy.
Washington has introduced restrictions against 12 entities from Hong Kong, the UAE, and Oman. The sanctions target a shadow fleet that transported oil for Iran's needs.
Zelenskyy discussed diplomacy in the Middle East and condemned Iran's strikes on the UAE. Ukraine is preparing new security solutions for Bahrain and the Gulf countries.
Araghchi accused the US of disrupting negotiations due to excessive demands. Iran proposes opening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ending the naval blockade of ports.
Tehran proposes that the US unblock the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, setting aside nuclear issues. Trump is currently maintaining the blockade to pressure Iran.
Mordashov’s superyacht “Nord” passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 25 despite restrictions. The vessel departed Dubai on April 24 and is heading to Oman.
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are flying to Pakistan to discuss ending the war with Iran. Tehran stated that it does not plan meetings with Americans, despite the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the surge in oil prices.
Due to shelling and seizure of MSC Francesca and Epaminondas container ships by Iran, shipping through the strait has ceased. The US has imposed a naval blockade.
An Iranian boat fired upon the container ship Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel remains under the captain's control, and the crew, including Ukrainians, was unharmed.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on three ships and detained the container ships MSC Francesca and Epaminondas. Oil prices rose amid the escalation.
Ship traffic through the strait almost ceased after the US Navy seized an Iranian vessel. Brent oil prices rose to $94.75 due to the threat to the truce.
