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Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to challenge Tehran's controversial fees on vessels passing through critical oil transit route
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will demand the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without toll charges, challenging Iran's control over the vital waterway through which nearly a third of the world's seaborne oil passes.
By Priya NairCrude prices rebounded Thursday after Wednesday's sharp drop, with analysts warning the Strait of Hormuz deal remains fragile.
By James WhitfieldBoth nations signal willingness to preserve truce even as disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and strikes on Lebanon test the agreement's durability.
By Isabella ReyesFour astronauts complete humanity's first crewed Moon landing in over 50 years, bringing scientific samples and unprecedented documentation of lunar south pole region.
By Sarah Kim
As their historic lunar flyby nears its end, the astronauts reflect on what they've seen — and what comes next.
By David OkaforForeign Secretary Yvette Cooper to demand unrestricted shipping access through critical oil chokepoint amid growing maritime security concerns.
By Thomas EngelIsraeli Prime Minister draws sharp distinction in first major address since truce, signaling prolonged campaign against militant group despite broader regional peace efforts.
By Rafael Dominguez
Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, energy analysts warn that restoring Gulf production to pre-conflict levels will require extensive infrastructure repairs and diplomatic coordination.
By Ben HargroveJust days after a fragile ceasefire, the world's most critical oil chokepoint has fallen nearly silent as carriers weigh the cost of crossing.
By Isabella ReyesThe pause in hostilities follows the most dangerous escalation between Washington and Tehran in decades, but critical questions about enforcement and next steps remain unanswered.
By Isabella Reyes
Kyiv escalates drone and missile strikes on refineries and export terminals as Persian Gulf tensions send crude prices soaring, filling Kremlin coffers.
Shipping traffic through critical oil chokepoint has collapsed, with only a handful of vessels crossing since truce took effect.
Fragile pause in hostilities leaves critical questions unanswered as diplomatic channels reopen amid unprecedented regional tensions.
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week cease-fire, announced just hours after President Trump issued stark threats against Iranian civilization. The temporary halt in fighting opens uncertain diplomatic pathways while leaving fundamental questions about enforcement and long-term resolution unaddressed.
