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US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The war between the US, Israel and Iran is entering another tense phase as fighting around the Strait of Hormuz disrupts shipping and pushes global oil prices above $100 a barrel.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that America is winning the war and controls the strategically important waterway, while fresh tracking data showed only seven vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest escalation comes as Iran claims it attacked 10 ships near the strait following US strikes on Iranian oil tankers. Washington has disputed Tehran’s claims about hitting US vessels. Meanwhile, the slowdown in commercial traffic through Hormuz has raised fresh concerns about global energy supplies and inflation.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: We’re Winning Iran War – Trump
Trump used his keynote speech at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas to defend the US war against Iran and argue that his administration has the upper hand.
“We’ll win it. We’re winning it. We control the Hormuz Strait,” he said.
Trump’s remarks came as the conflict continues to affect oil markets and shipping activity across the Gulf. Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel this week for the first time since July as traders reacted to the growing risk of supply disruptions.
The president also blamed previous administrations’ green-energy policies for higher living costs and argued that his administration had already brought down prices for food and other goods.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Claims US Has Control of Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as one of the biggest pressure points in the US-Iran conflict.
Trump said the US now controls the waterway, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. He also joked that the strait should be renamed the “Trump Strait”.
“I’m sure the Iranian leadership will be thrilled with that,” he said.
The comments came as the US and Iran continued to trade accusations over attacks on vessels operating around the strategic waterway. Iran has sought to use the strait as leverage, while the US has focused on reopening and protecting shipping routes.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait of Hormuz Vessel Traffic Drops To 7
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply amid the latest escalation.
Preliminary ship-tracking data showed seven vessel transits through the waterway on Wednesday, down from 12 a day earlier and below the 10-day average of 14, Reuters reported. Four vessels exited the strait and three entered it.
One of the vessels leaving the waterway was the Finland Prosperity, a very large crude carrier carrying nearly two million barrels of oil.
The figures do not capture every vessel because some ships have switched off their transponders while navigating the area. As a result, the actual number of vessels moving through Hormuz could be higher than the tracked figure.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Oil Crosses $100 As Iran War Intensifies
Oil prices have become one of the clearest economic consequences of the escalating conflict.
Brent crude moved above $100 a barrel this week as attacks involving the US, Iran and other regional actors increased concerns about energy supplies. Brent settled at around $101.21 a barrel, while US crude also moved sharply higher.
The Strait of Hormuz remains central to those concerns because of its role in global energy transportation. Any prolonged disruption could increase shipping costs and put additional pressure on fuel prices, inflation and supply chains.
The latest price surge also creates a political challenge for Trump as his administration faces the US midterm elections in November. Rising fuel prices have become a major concern for American consumers.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Links Oil Prices To Victory Over Iran
Trump has linked the future direction of oil prices directly to the outcome of the war.
“We’ll win it. We’re winning it. We control the Hormuz Strait,” he said.
Trump argued that oil prices would fall once the US achieves victory over Iran. However, the latest market movement points to continuing uncertainty, with traders closely watching military activity around Hormuz and other major energy routes.
Trump has also acknowledged that the conflict could continue beyond the November midterm elections. He previously accused Iran of trying to prolong the war until after the vote.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Claims Attacks On Ships Near Hormuz
Iran has claimed responsibility for attacks on 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, describing the strikes as retaliation for US attacks on Iranian oil tankers.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted two US ships and eight oil tankers that it considered non-compliant. Iran’s claims included significant damage, but the US denied that its warships had been hit.
The confrontation followed US strikes that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. The exchange has increased the risks for commercial vessels operating around Hormuz and added to concerns among shipping companies and energy traders.
The latest attacks also come after months of fighting in which the waterway has become a major battleground between Washington and Tehran.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Why Strait of Hormuz Matters For Global Oil Supply
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes. Before the current war, as much as 20% of global oil and gas supplies moved through the waterway, making any disruption there a major concern for energy markets.
A sustained reduction in shipping through Hormuz can affect crude oil deliveries, tanker availability, insurance costs and transportation expenses. Higher energy costs can then feed into fuel, food and other consumer prices.
That is why the latest fall in tracked vessel traffic has attracted close attention from global markets. The combination of fewer vessels, military confrontation and oil above $100 has increased fears of a wider supply shock.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What’s Next?
The immediate focus will remain on shipping activity around the Strait of Hormuz and whether the US and Iran continue their attacks on vessels and energy infrastructure.
Oil markets will also closely track any change in commercial traffic. A further fall in shipping could push crude prices higher, while an increase in vessel movements could ease some supply concerns.
For Trump, the Iran war is also becoming increasingly important politically as the November midterm elections approach. His appearance at the Republican convention came as concerns over the war, oil prices and affordability put additional pressure on his administration.
