https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-disabled-by-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz-and-other-news-from-around-the-middle-eastContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-disabled-by-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz-and-other-news-from-around-the-middle-easthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-disabled-by-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz-and-other-news-from-around-the-middle-east#u52303Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:40:22 +0000The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting US assertions that the waterway remains open. The US continues to enforce a naval blockade as the conflict between the two nations reaches the six-month mark. While the IRGC accuses US officials of lying to manipulate oil prices and hide failures, diplomats are returning to Gulf embassies. This escalation follows a period of economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure, with the Strait currently described as shut.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway essential for gl https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-disabled-by-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz-and-other-news-from-around-the-middle-easthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-disabled-by-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz-and-other-news-from-around-the-middle-east#u50969Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:39 +0000Iran and Oman are close to an agreement that would bar military vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway. The development comes as the US and Iran engage in a war of economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The US has warned of a military response to Iranian actions, while Iran has vowed retaliation for the US economic offensive. Shipping risks in the region remain high.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil shipments, and tensions between the US and Iran have raised concerns about the security of the waterway. The US has imposed sw https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-disabled-by-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz-and-other-news-from-around-the-middle-easthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-disabled-by-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz-and-other-news-from-around-the-middle-east#u48867Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:05:38 +0000An unidentified projectile struck and disabled an oil tanker off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack resulted in the deaths of two mariners. This incident follows the unveiling of a US campaign against Iran termed "Economic D-Day" and the announcement of sweeping new sanctions. While the projectile remains unidentified, the attack occurs as Iran vows retaliation for the US economic offensive. Shipping risks in the region remain high as Iran maintains tight control over the strategic waterway.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for oil