Shipping Attacks Endanger Iran Strait of Hormuz Deal
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Fresh attacks on shipping near Oman and in the Red Sea threaten a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, as Tehran pushes to manage traffic and possibly charge fees; U.S. officials say progress is being made but nothing is final, while oil prices slide on reopening optimism. The Hormuz chokepoint handles a fifth of global oil and remains volatile amid Houthi activity and broader regional tensions.
- More commercial ships attacked in Middle East, threatening Strait of Hormuz deal with Iran New York Post
- Gulf shipping traffic steady amid uncertainty of peace talks Reuters
- Tanker reports hearing explosions in Hormuz but vessel and crew safe -- UK maritime agency The Times of Israel
- Hormuz Opening Uncertain After New Strike, as Trump Administration Says Deal May Be Close WSJ
- Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say BBC
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