https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mapping-iran-war-s-strikes-on-gulf-energyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mapping-iran-war-s-strikes-on-gulf-energyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mapping-iran-war-s-strikes-on-gulf-energy#u55447Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:36:08 +0000Iran expanded its military campaign by firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain over two consecutive nights. This escalation follows a US bombardment of Iranian troops on Larak Island who were preparing to launch mine-armed rockets into the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait" as oil prices rise and energy supplies face threats. Meanwhile, the IAEA reports it cannot verify the location or status of Iran's stockpile of near-bomb grade uranium due to a lack of access to nuclear facilities.Why it mattersThe US and Iran are e https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mapping-iran-war-s-strikes-on-gulf-energyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mapping-iran-war-s-strikes-on-gulf-energy#u53735Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:55:29 +0000The United States and Iran have exchanged military strikes, ending a weeks-long pause in a six-month conflict. US forces targeted Iranian rocket launchers on an island, prompting Tehran to launch missiles at US military bases in Jordan. The United Arab Emirates intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters following these exchanges. President Donald Trump defended the military action, stating that without his presidency, Israel and the Middle East would be gone. Meanwhile, CENTCOM reports a monthslong operation involving Navy divers and SEALs to clear Iranian sea mines from the Stra https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mapping-iran-war-s-strikes-on-gulf-energyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mapping-iran-war-s-strikes-on-gulf-energy#u52617Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:47:47 +0000The Iran war has led to increased oil prices, benefiting US energy companies, but their regional assets remain at risk. Despite six months of conflict, oil prices are not as high as expected. The situation in the Gulf, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, continues to influence oil markets and US Treasuries. Every $1 increase in oil prices adds pressure to US Treasuries.Why it mattersThe ongoing conflict in Iran has significant implications for global oil markets, given the region's crucial role in oil production and transportation. The war has already impacted oil prices, with US en