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A vessel was reportedly struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears over global energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut its vital East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack

Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack, adding to global supply concerns as disruptions intensify around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea

The announcement comes as maritime tensions in the Gulf continue to escalate following renewed exchanges between Iran and the United States, including attacks on commercial and military vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz

The strikes were carried out after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships

Iran added more ships it deems non-compliant and subject to fines, confiscation or detention if they try to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a government website

US president warns countries, banks and businesses against providing an economic “lifeline” to Tehran as Iran dismisses the threat and oil prices climb

America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to 293.4mn barrels as Washington draws down emergency stocks

Senior UAE official rejects claims over worker residency cancellations and financial support for Iran

The UAE says all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran have been suspended until further notice amid escalating regional tensions