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Pentagon secures southern Hormuz passage for all vessels as Iran tensions simmer
Pentagon confirms southern Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping as military presence counters Iran's territorial claims, with betting markets pricing in calmer conditions ahead.
August 5, 2026

GeopoliticsTehran blocks direct talks with Washington as Hormuz standoff hardens
August 5, 2026
PoliticsWashington keeps Israel in the dark over Iran nuclear talks
August 5, 2026
GeopoliticsIran and Oman chart Hormuz control while Trump blocks Tehran's toll ambitions
August 5, 2026
GeopoliticsEurope could help Iran clear mines blocking world's oil lifeline
August 4, 2026
PoliticsIran signals nuclear talks are moving beyond preliminary stage with US
August 4, 2026
Crypto MarketsBessent's Iran Deal Talk Tanks Oil, Crypto Traders Watch Stablecoin Flows
August 4, 2026
GeopoliticsIran and Oman edge closer on Strait talks while Washington signals resistance
August 4, 2026
GeopoliticsIran's Gulf Attacks Persist While US Explores Diplomatic Path Forward
August 4, 2026
GeopoliticsIran and Oman Edge Closer to Hormuz Traffic Deal With Service Fees
August 4, 2026
GeopoliticsTrump Scraps Iran Strike, Flips Markets on Blockade Lift Odds
August 4, 2026
GeopoliticsSaudi Arabia pushes Trump to pump the brakes on Iran, betting diplomacy over strikes
August 4, 2026
Crypto marketsTalks resume in Oman as Trump pauses Iran strikes, Bitcoin rallies on de-escalation bet
August 4, 2026
CryptoTrump backs off Iran strike as deal talks begin, and miners should pay attention
August 3, 2026
GeopoliticsIran signals willingness to negotiate as Trump claims direct contact
August 3, 2026
PoliticsTrump sees quick Iran deal that could reopen Hormuz shipping lane within days
August 3, 2026
PoliticsTrump vows to block Iran's toll scheme on Hormuz shipping route
August 3, 2026
Energy MarketsTrump eyes Iran nuclear talks, crude slides to $80
August 3, 2026
GeopoliticsOne third of global oil shipments still blocked as Iran holds Strait of Hormuz
August 3, 2026
GeopoliticsTrump Says Iran Talks Start Monday, But Tehran Won't Show Up
August 3, 2026