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Qatar, France call for opening of Hormuz and Gaza ceasefire implementation
Qatari and French leaders stress need to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices little changed as traders assess Middle East developments
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Tuesday that naval mines had prevented three tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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King Charles welcomes Omani sultan, hails peace efforts in UK state visit
King Charles III pays tribute to Muscat's 'noble efforts' to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Qatar says only negotiations can resolve regional tensions
Qatar says diplomatic efforts are ongoing to de-escalate regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Russia’s Lavrov discusses US war and regional security during Tehran visit
GCC states have pressed Moscow to help halt Iranian attacks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Qatar warns global energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak
Deputy PM calls for dialogue with Tehran, highlights US defence ties and rejects Strait of Hormuz transit fees.
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Iran says two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz
The vessels, each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, used an unauthorised route, the IRGC says.
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US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
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Iran war live: IRGC says supertanker hit naval mine in Hormuz, catches fire
Iran’s IRGC says an oil supertanker is on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine.
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Brent oil touches $110 as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks, Ukraine vows to hit Russian refineries
U.S. crude oil prices rose sharply Friday as Iran escalated attacks in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
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One Singapore ship was sunk, but here's why others are still transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Singapore vessels are set to continue navigating the perilous Strait of Hormuz despite attacks on two container ships, said maritime experts.
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Middle East updates: Houthis target Yemen government palace in Aden
Houthi rebels say they targeted Saudi military assets in a rare attack on the interim seat of Yemen's internationally recognized government. Meanwhile, vessels are again under fire near the Strait of Hormuz. More on DW.
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Containers and debris captured floating around the Strait of Hormuz
Video shows containers and debris scattered around the Strait of Hormuz due to the recent attacks on vessels.
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Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.
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Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks
Iran has escalated its strikes on commercial ships transiting Hormuz in recent weeks, as it tries to choke off a rebound in crude oil exports.
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Iran steps up Hormuz surveillance: Attacks soar, oil flows crash again
Ships in the Strait of Hormuz have been experiencing the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war.
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Dangote refinery extends IPO: Plant has reshaped Nigeria's fuel market
There has been a huge popular success for the IPO of the Dangote Refinery now ending on October 27th, 2026, after a 2-week extension. With the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a surge in global crude prices and, in turn, supply shortages – pushing African and European countries to turn in mass to the Dangote refinery. The leading African producer of crude oil seeks to transform its status to a regional hub for refining and petrochemicals. FRANCE 24's Chinwe Ossundu reports.
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Oil tanker reportedly attacked in Strait of Hormuz region
Plumes of black smoke rise from a Petro Dolphin oil tanker by a drone attack off the coast of Oman.
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Iran sets crosshairs on ‘US-UAE’ oil shuttle out of Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC is hitting more ships allegedly part of a shuttle operation to move crude oil beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
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Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exports
The escalating attacks are testing whether a rebound in crude oil exports from the Middle East can be sustained under high risk conditions.