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Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds

Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds

By Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Raphael Satter DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States does the same, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday.

Iran will halt attacks as long as US maintains pause, Iranian source says after Trump calls off strikes

Iran will halt attacks as long as US maintains pause, Iranian source says after Trump calls off strikes

By Parisa Hafezi and Raphael Satter DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its latest pause on air strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, after President Donald Trump abruptly called off his two-week-old bombing

Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, 2 regional officials say

Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, 2 regional officials say

Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East, according to two regional officials

Red Sea Shipping Disrupted Following Houthi Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities

Red Sea Shipping Disrupted Following Houthi Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities

Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait has significantly decreased following an attack by Yemeni Houthis on Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast. The attack, aimed at blockading Saudi exports, has led to the lowest level of vessel passage in months. Eleven commodity vessels passed through the strait on Sunday, with seven being oil tankers. The disruption is part of a broader conflict involving the U.S. and Iran, affecting oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz as well.

Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours

Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours

By Bo Erickson, Nayera Abdallah and Elwely Elwelly WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, but warned U.S. strikes would resume if the negotiations

After Trump calls off bombing, Iran signals it will halt strikes as long as US does

After Trump calls off bombing, Iran signals it will halt strikes as long as US does

By Parisa Hafezi and Raphael Satter DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its latest pause on airstrikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, after President Donald Trump abruptly called off his two-week-old bombing

Idle Ships Near Strait of Hormuz Pose Risk of Spreading Invasive Marine Species

Idle Ships Near Strait of Hormuz Pose Risk of Spreading Invasive Marine Species

Thousands of ships have been stranded near the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran, creating a potential ecological crisis. These idle vessels, numbering around 1,500, are at risk of becoming 'floating nurseries' for invasive marine species. A study by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science warns that biofouling on these ships could lead to a global spread of invasive species once trade resumes. The prolonged anchorage allows marine organisms to accumulate on ship hulls, posing a threat to ecosystems worldwide.

Oil prices near one-week low after US, Iran pause fighting over weekend

Oil prices near one-week low after US, Iran pause fighting over weekend

By Seher Dareen LONDON , July 27 (Reuters) - Oil prices hovered around a one-week low on Monday after the U.S. and Iran paused strikes over the weekend following two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the

Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting

Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting

The four American troops killed during renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in recent weeks are no longer listed as part of the Iran war death toll in the Pentagon’s official casualty count

Oil Spills from Two Tankers Off Iran's Coast Amid Rising Tensions

Oil Spills from Two Tankers Off Iran's Coast Amid Rising Tensions

Two tankers near Larak Island off the coast of Iran are leaking oil into the waterway, as reported by maritime data consultancy WindWard. One of the leaks is from the Greek-owned tanker Kavomaleas, which was attacked by the IRGC and towed into Iranian waters. The other leak is from an unidentified AIS-dark tanker. These spills are among the first significant oil releases linked to the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran and the U.S. have engaged in multiple attacks. Despite the risks, vessel traffic continues at a low rate through the strait, with several ships moving without AIS signals.

Bridges and infrastructure hit as US struck deeper inside Iran

Bridges and infrastructure hit as US struck deeper inside Iran

The United States has gradually expanded the scope of its attacks against Iran over the course of two weeks of punishing airstrikes that increasingly resemble the war’s opening salvos

Iran's Influence Grows as Ships Navigate Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions

Iran's Influence Grows as Ships Navigate Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased following recent U.S. military strikes on Iran. The strait, a critical oil chokepoint, has seen a reduction in traffic as insurance costs rise and security risks increase. Iran has declared the waterway closed, threatening ships that transit without its permission, while the U.S. maintains that the strait remains open except for ships heading to or from Iranian ports. Some vessels have been disappearing from public tracking systems, suggesting they are sailing closer to Iran's side to avoid detection. This situation raises questions about Iran's potential financial gains from ships seeking safe passage, despite U.S. sanctions.