https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-gains-on-middle-east-supply-concerns-amid-impasse-in-us-iran-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-gains-on-middle-east-supply-concerns-amid-impasse-in-us-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-gains-on-middle-east-supply-concerns-amid-impasse-in-us-iran-war#u49805Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:50:33 +0000Oil prices fell Thursday, extending a multi-day loss streak as markets anticipate talks between Iran and Qatar to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and mitigate supply shocks. This shift comes as the US-Iran war enters its sixth month. The International Maritime Organization has confirmed 68 incidents near the waterway, resulting in at least 20 deaths. While US President Donald Trump claims economic sanctions have caused massive inflation and a collapsing economy in Iran, Tehran has petitioned the UN Security Council to condemn US economic terrorism.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical c https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-gains-on-middle-east-supply-concerns-amid-impasse-in-us-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-gains-on-middle-east-supply-concerns-amid-impasse-in-us-iran-war#u45694Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:10:49 +0000Oil prices are rising due to uncertainty over exports through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil supplies. The gains come amid an impasse in the US-Iran war and lingering Middle East tensions. The situation is causing concern about potential disruptions to oil supplies, leading to price increases.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for global oil exports, with around 20% of the world's oil passing through it. The US-Iran conflict has been a source of tension in the region, with concerns about the potential for disruptions to oil supplies. Any disrup