US Central Co2026-09-05 13:41:53US Central Command Sinks Three Iranian Revolutionary Guard Oil Tankers After Missile AttackThe US Central Command announced that on September 5, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships patrolling in regional waters. The US aircraft carrier and destroyer evaded the attacks successfully, with no American casualties. In response, US forces permanently sank three Iranian oil tankers: Downy near Kharg Island, Stark 1 near Jask, and Kellow (also known as Noxen) in the Gulf of Oman. The crew of Kellow was ordered to abandon ship before US strikes hit multiple critical points, rendering it inoperable. The tankers were part of a multibillion-dollar illicit network that funds the IRGC and its regional proxies, according to the statement. The US military said Iran was unable to protect these vessels.850
Goldman Sachs2026-08-28 03:12:47Goldman Sachs Says Gulf oil exports have recovered to about two-thirds of pre-war levelsGoldman Sachs said on Aug. 28 that oil exports from the Persian Gulf have recovered to roughly two-thirds of their pre-war level. According to analysts including Daan Struyven, higher traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has lifted combined crude and refined product exports from the region to 15 million to 16 million barrels a day. That is still 7 million to 8 million barrels a day below pre-conflict levels, but well above the March low of 5 million to 6 million barrels a day. The bank added that oil moved specifically through the Strait of Hormuz may now be close to the 8 million to 10 million barrels a day estimated by U.S. officials. Goldman also said growing use of disabled vessel-tracking signals by specialized carriers, along with more ship-to-ship transfers, suggests producers and shippers are adjusting to the Middle East conflict. Even so, it noted that shipments of liquefied natural gas and refined products remain low. In a scenario of continued supply disruption, Goldman said it still sees more upside in European natural gas prices and forward refined product prices than in crude.1150
Iran2026-08-23 19:04:40Iranian official says no oil would leave Hormuz and the Persian Gulf if economic war continuesChainCatcher reported that Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said no oil would be exported from any point in the Strait of Hormuz or the Persian Gulf if what he described as an economic war continues. He also said Iran would treat any country’s participation in or support for the United States’ economic war against the Iranian people as an act of war. The remarks were presented as a brief statement without additional context, figures, or follow-up details in the source item.1100
Donald Trump2026-08-22 15:17:46Analysts say Trump’s Iran isolation plan could trigger strikes across the Persian GulfAnalysts said on Aug. 22 that U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to force Iran to end the war on Washington’s terms through a new round of sanctions, a maritime blockade, and heavier economic pressure on Iran’s trading partners. They said the strategy aims to achieve what tens of thousands of bombs and missiles failed to deliver. The report also pointed to a major constraint on that approach: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has effectively taken control of the Strait of Hormuz and has repeatedly launched large numbers of attack drones toward the Persian Gulf. According to the analysis, the Guard is largely insulated from economic pressure and still has a wide range of retaliatory options. A key moment is expected on Monday, when Treasury Secretary Bessent is set to release details of a new plan. The proposal would shift the conflict from mutual airstrikes in the Middle East to full economic isolation. Analysts added that if the pressure campaign starts to work, Iran could answer with military strikes on energy facilities along the Persian Gulf coast in an effort to push up oil prices, raise the cost of U.S. action, and force Trump to change course again.1100
Iran2026-08-16 12:40:24Iran Says U.S. Forces Have Been Expelled and Barred From the Strait of HormuzIranian Army Commander-in-Chief Hatami said on Aug. 16 that U.S. forces had been expelled and were no longer permitted to enter the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, or the Strait of Hormuz. He also said U.S. bases in the region would never return to their previous condition and that Iran would not allow that to happen. The update was cited by CCTV International and published by Odaily as a 7x24 newsflash. No additional operational details were provided in the brief report.1220
Iran2026-08-07 16:21:58Iran Deputy Foreign Minister says Gulf security should be maintained by regional statesIranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi said security in the Persian Gulf should be jointly maintained by countries in the region, according to a statement cited by China Central Television and carried by Odaily. He said Iran supports resolving regional security issues without interference from external powers. Gharibabadi also said Iran has submitted and placed on record with the United Nations Security Council some evidence related to attacks on Iran launched from the territory of other countries. The material, he said, includes a small number of direct attack incidents. He added that, based on information currently available, countries in the region have come to clearly recognize that an expansion of the conflict and the continuation of military operations would seriously threaten their own security. In his view, conditions are now in place for Gulf countries to resume security dialogue.1960
Strait of Hor2026-08-06 15:57:39Fars News Agency: US, Israeli Vessels Barred From Strait of HormuzIran's Fars News Agency reported that, under an agreement, U.S. and Israeli vessels are barred from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Countries and individuals that have caused damage to Iran will not be granted passage through the strait or the Persian Gulf until they compensate for the losses.1700
Iran2026-08-06 15:58:12Iran Reviews Draft to Tighten Transit Rules in the Strait of HormuzOn Aug. 6, BlockBeats reported, citing Iranian media Fars News, that Iran’s parliament is reviewing a draft bill aimed at tightening transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. The proposal would bar vessels linked to the U.S., Israel and other hostile countries, and restrict shipments tied to Israel. It also seeks to limit ship traffic related to actions against the “Axis of Resistance,” deny passage to entities that owe compensation to Iran, and impose fines of up to 20% of cargo value for violations. The proposal has not been approved.1750
