US-Iran war LIVE: As mystery continues to shroud the appearance of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Al Arabiya reported that Iran’s Fars News released archival footage of the Iranian Supreme Leader. According to Al Arabiya, the footage was reportedly filmed before Khamenei became the Supreme Leader.
At least 68 incidents reported near Hormuz, 20 dead: IMO
The Strait of Hormuz, which has been the key negotiating point of the six-month war between Iran and the US and Israel, has seen many commercial vessels targeted in the vital conduit for oil and gas shipments. In total, 68 incidents have been confirmed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in the Gulf and neighbouring bodies of water, the equivalent of one every 2.6 days.
Pakistan’s Asim Munir concludes one-day Iran visit
Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir concluded a one-day visit to Iran as part of efforts to ease tensions between Tehran and Washington and end their conflict. The army chief met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials.
Oil steadies as US ramps up economic pressure against Iran
Oil held its decline as the US ramped up economic pressure on Iran and its trading partners in a bid to force the resumption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate traded near $85 a barrel after falling more than two per cent in the previous session, while Brent closed at around $92. Countries will face a specific timeline to shut down links with Iran or face unilateral punishment, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday as part of what he called an “economic D-Day” campaign.
Iran warns of harsh response after US imposes sanctions
The Islamic Republic warned that Washington’s new sanctions on Tehran, announced Monday, will not bring peace to the region. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned that Tehran would respond harshly to the expanded US sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. Esmail Baghaei said, “Any escalation of this situation will undoubtedly bring about consequences,” and added, “Our hands are not tied.” The latest sanctions come after weeks of impasse. The US has not dislodged Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s traded oil passed before the war started nearly six months ago.
Separately, Tehran’s demands for reopening Hormuz include ending the US naval blockade, withdrawing US forces from the region, and providing reparations for damages sustained in the war. It has held separate talks with Oman, on the other side of the strait, on jointly managing the waterway, regardless of whether a new deal is brokered with the US.
Tanker hit by unidentified projectile: UKMTO
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Tuesday (local time) said that an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile and disabled about 9 nautical miles northeast of Oman’s Ash Shishah, with no injuries reported. The UKMTO, in an advisory note, said the strike damaged the tanker’s engine room and added that the environmental impact was not immediately known.
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Key Events
US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian media releases another undated video of Khamenei
As mystery continues to shroud the appearance of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Al Arabiya reported that Iran’s Fars News released archival footage of the Iranian Supreme Leader. According to Al Arabiya, the footage was reportedly filmed before Khamenei became the Supreme Leader.
US-Iran war LIVE: Indian markets decline in early trade amid elevated crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical tensions
Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday amid renewed escalation in the US-Iran standoff and elevated crude oil prices.
The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 30 points to 77,336.32 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 38.80 points to 24,179.50.
US-Iran war LIVE: Asian buyers snap up US crude, adding stress to tight market
Asian refiners are on course to nearly double their purchases of US crude for September from a month earlier, a move that stands to squeeze domestic fuel makers at a time when Americans are already facing record high pump prices.
US-Iran war LIVE: 20 dead in 68 incidents near Hormuz, IMO says
The Strait of Hormuz has been the main focus of the six-month war between Iran and the US and Israel, with many commercial vessels targeted in the vital conduit for oil and gas shipments.
In total, 68 incidents have been confirmed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in the Gulf and neighbouring bodies of water, the equivalent of one every 2.6 days.
US-Iran war LIVE: Oil edges higher as Bessent vows punishment for Iran’s partners
Oil edged higher as the US ramped up economic pressure on Iran and its trading partners in a bid to force the resumption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent rose toward $93 a barrel, after falling more than 2% in the previous session, while West Texas Intermediate was around $86.
US-Iran war LIVE: Pakistan’s Asim Munir ends Tehran visit in US-Iran mediation push
Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir concluded a one-day visit to Iran as part of efforts to ease tensions between Tehran and Washington and end their conflict.
US-Iran war LIVE: Shipping oil through Hormuz costs $20 million, says Total CEO
The cost of shipping oil cargoes on a supertanker through the Strait of Hormuz is about $20 million, the boss of TotalEnergies SE said, underscoring the wide margins to be made by traders and shipowners.
US-Iran war LIVE: Netanyahu got his Iran war, but maybe not his desired result
After decades of urging the United States to attack Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally got his wish. But after six months of inconclusive hostilities, Israel may ultimately find itself in a worse position than it was before the war.
US-Iran war LIVE: Six months on, grief still raw for Iran school parents
For months, Masoumeh Zakeri has endlessly replayed the last night she spent with her nine-year-old daughter before she was killed in a strike on her school during the opening hours of the US-Israel war with Iran.
Motahreh excitedly talked about upcoming holidays, planned weddings and the clothes she wanted to buy. She had a Ramadan pre-fast meal shortly before dawn and then Zakeri tucked her into bed.
US-Iran war LIVE: Bessent’s D-Day threat hinges on his willingness to hit China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s threat to unleash an “economic D-Day” against Iran risks setting the US on a collision course with China, its main trading partner, Bloomberg reported.
US-Iran war LIVE: US vows ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iran with new sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, expanding Washington’s secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign.
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran warns of a harsh response as US announces sanctions
The Islamic Republic warned that Washington’s new sanctions on Tehran, announced Monday, will not bring peace to the region. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned that Tehran would respond harshly to the expanded US sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. Esmail Baghaei said, “Any escalation of this situation will undoubtedly bring about consequences,” and added, “Our hands are not tied.”
US-Iran war LIVE: US expands Iran sanctions
The United States on Monday (local time) announced a series of economic sanctions that it said would cut Tehran’s economic lifeline, but stopped short of the most punishing measures. Instead, it put the world on notice to cease doing business with the Islamic Republic. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, while unveiling the sanctions, said other countries would be required to cut business ties with Iran or risk being forced out of the dollar-based financial system.
US-Iran war LIVE: Oil steadies as US offers little clarity on Hormuz impasse
Oil held its decline as the US ramped up economic pressure on Iran and its trading partners in a bid to force the resumption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate traded near $85 a barrel after falling more than 2% in the previous session, while Brent closed at around $92.
US-Iran war LIVE: Oil tanker struck in Hormuz off the coast of Oman, says UKMTO
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Tuesday (local time) said that an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile and disabled about 9 nautical miles northeast of Oman’s Ash Shishah, with no injuries reported. The UKMTO, in an advisory note, said the strike damaged the tanker’s engine room, adding that the environmental impact of the incident was not immediately known.
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