Strait of Hormuz

Israeli settlers are seen at a new Israeli settlement outpost near the Kaabneh Bedouin community, east of the Palestinian town of Taybeh, northeast of the city of Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on August 10, 2026.

Islamabad urges Yemen restraint as Israel intensifies Gaza, West Bank actions

Pakistan’s UN envoy urges Yemen de-escalation and protection of maritime shipping, while Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank continue amid diplomatic efforts, with regional tensions deepening and humanitarian concerns mounting across the region.

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This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026. (AFP)

Middle East Roundup, Aug 13: Iran calls for compensation after Hormuz oil spill

Iran warns of environmental degradation after an oil spill reaches Qeshm, seeking compensation from those responsible; Trump says that the US forces are in total control of the strategic strait and will 'keep it'; Israel defense minister vows troops to stay in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza.

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Oil spill off Oman reaches coastline: state media

An AFP investigation finds that the ship had been stranded for weeks near Oman's Al-Qibliyyah island after it was damaged by explosions.

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Middle East Roundup, Aug 12:Trump says US will 'keep' Hormuz strait control

Says the United States is in control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and will "keep it"; IEA sharply cuts 2026 oil demand forecast as Hormuz closure and high prices weigh on consumption; Israeli forces close Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque, barring Muslim worshippers during Jewish holidays.

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Middle East Roundup, Aug 11: World warns Israel as West Bank faces worst displacement since 1967

The UN Security Council convenes an urgent session on the deteriorating West Bank situation, with Pakistan warning that settlement expansion, settler violence and Israeli measures are eroding prospects for Palestinian statehood. Meanwhile, Israel-Lebanon talks are set to resume in September amid fresh strikes, while US-Iran diplomacy remains focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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Global stocks mixed while oil prices jump on Hormuz

The back-and-forth sends oil prices about 5% higher, weighing on US equities but not prompting major selling. The broad-based S&P 500 finished down 0.1%.

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Middle East Roundup, Aug 10: Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran

Says he seeks conflict compensation from Iran as part of any future peace negotiations, citing attacks and atrocities; Tehran sets conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise, while Houthi attacks in Yemen kill seven and Israel closes a West Bank village to non-residents amid wider regional tensions.

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Burned household belongings and twisted metal lie beside rural structures in the village of Tuba in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on August 6, 2026. (AFP)

Middle East Roundup, Aug 9: Vance reports US-Iran talks progress as Israel continues shelling Lebanon

Israel continues attacks on southern Lebanon as it shelled several areas Sunday; Vance says the US and Iran made 'some' progress in negotiations; Iran says it will not reopen Hormuz strait until its conditions are met; Turkiye expects Egypt to join a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

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Middle East Roundup, Aug 8: Oman says Hormuz talks 'positive' but warns against attacks on ships

Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran remain ‘positive and constructive’; The UAE condemns a Houthi attack on Najran, Saudi Arabia, calling it a threat to Saudi sovereignty and security; Lebanon reports 4,335 deaths and 12,273 injuries since March 2; Yemen’s army launches operations against Houthi targets in Marib and Hadhramaut.

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Middle East Roundup, Aug 7: 'Same mentality': Pezeshkian warns Hiroshima, Nagasaki horror must not be repeated

Pezeshkian calls for condemnation of Washington's threats to wipe out nations and destroy civilian infrastructure; the US President says Iran 'cannot go much longer' and hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could be open very soon; Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Yemeni govt forces; Oil extends gains and stocks fall on fresh Hormuz worries.

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