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Rubio Says Allies Should Help Secure Strait by Iran for Oil and Gas Ships
ByEdward Wong March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

The secretary of state said the United States and Iran were passing messages to each other as he headed to France for a diplomatic meeting of the Group of 7 nations.

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Iran Says ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz
ByPeter Eavis March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Ships with no ties to Israel or the United States would be allowed to pass, the government said, but it was unclear if any vessels would try.

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Trump Says U.S. Is Negotiating With Iran, Which Publicly Denies His Claim
ByLuke Broadwater, Aaron Boxerman, Erika Solomon and Thomas Fuller March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

“Very, very strong talks,” President Trump claimed. Fake news, replied an Iranian parliamentary leader.

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For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks
ByRebecca F. Elliott March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.

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U.S. Pauses Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil to Get More to Market
ByAlan Rappeport March 20, 2026March 21, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.

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A Look at the Escalating Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
ByLuke Broadwater, Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

There are several ways the United States could attempt to reopen the waterway, all of which carry substantial risks.

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U.K. Allows U.S. to Use Bases to Hit Iranian Forces Menacing Strait Traffic
ByMichael D. Shear March 20, 2026March 23, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed not to be dragged into the war with Iran, but his government described its new position as essentially defensive.

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A Few Ships Are Trickling Through the Strait of Hormuz With Iran’s Approval
ByEphrat Livni March 20, 2026

Countries and companies have been negotiating with the Iranian authorities to secure passage. Some patterns are emerging.

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U.K. Advisers Sent to U.S. to Help Develop Options to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
ByStephen Castle March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

The move comes after President Trump sharply criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting his initial military strikes on Iran.

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Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
ByIvan Penn March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually ends.

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