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US military says it helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil via Hormuz

· Strait of Hormuz · single source so far

US Central Command says more than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz with its support.

Location
Strait of Hormuz
Coordinates
26.57°N 56.25°E
Reported
26 Oct 2026, 04:05 UTC
Category
Conflict · Maritime
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
US–Iran war

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Trump rules out Iran strikes 'today' as Tehran warns renewed attacks will fail

Trump said there would be no strikes on Iran on Monday, after hinting at a possible attack as soon as Sunday or a major deal. Iran says renewed US-Israeli attacks 'will achieve no different outcome'. Israeli media report Netanyahu and military chief Eyal Zamir are at odds over Iran, which Netanyahu denies. US Central Command says it has supported more than 3,000 commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Iran blames the US for the failed deal and urges a new attempt at talks, warning that even limited strikes would draw a response 'several times greater'.
  • The US ordered diplomats and other federal employees out of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, with officials saying Iran is in advanced stages of planning attacks on Americans.
  • Reports say the Pentagon has drawn up plans for strikes after the US midterm elections, and Trump has not said whether he will approve them.
  • US Central Command says its support helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil via Hormuz.
Updated 26 Oct 2026, 04:30 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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