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Israel-Iran tensions, Gaza ceasefire dispute, and Hormuz standoff

Ongoing friction between Israel, Iran and the US over Gaza's ceasefire roadmap, Iran's nuclear program, and access to the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington pausing strikes to pursue a deal.

7 stories1061 sourcesUpdated Aug 11, 2026

In this storyline:Donald J. Trump Benjamin Netanyahu Iran Strait of Hormuz Israel Steve Feinberg Gaza Strip

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Aug 11, 2026
Netanyahu rejects the latest Gaza roadmap while Hamas says it's ready to move to phase two of the US-backed peace plan.
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Israel signals it will act unilaterally against Iran's nuclear program with or without a US deal, deepening tension with Washington.
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Iran demands Gulf states handle regional security themselves and pushes to delay renewed Hormuz Strait talks.
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Trump says he paused planned military strikes on Iran to pursue a deal centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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EIA Lifts 2026 Oil Forecast Amid Hormuz Turmoil

Oil prices fluctuated as Middle East tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz persisted, with WTI holding around $77.50 as Iran and Oman discussed a shipping framework and attacks by Yemen’s Houthis added risk; meanwhile, front-month Nymex crude slid over the week but rebounded recently, and a separate report noted a 77.29 settlement amid ongoing supply and inventory dynamics and forecasts of higher future prices. The polymer sector mirrored oil-driven sentiment, with renewed war-premium supporting resin markets even as European ethylene disputes and broader supply conditions influenced pricing.

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Houthis Expand Attacks Amid Regional Tensions

Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery fire was contained with no reported injuries, and authorities are completing post-incident procedures; the incident comes amid ongoing tensions with Houthi attacks targeting Saudi energy infrastructure. The refinery, a 400,000 barrel-per-day complex integrated with gasification and power-generation systems, forms part of broader regional industrial development.

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The Pentagon orders contractors to speed weapons production within 21 days as Iran-war stockpiles run low.

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Oil forecasts for 2026 are raised as Hormuz tensions persist, with Iran and Oman discussing a shipping framework and Houthi attacks adding risk.

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Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery fire is contained without injuries amid ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure.

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Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Roadmap Amid Rising Tensions

Hamas says it is prepared to move to the second phase of the US-backed Gaza peace plan and urges U.S. pressure on Israel to implement the deal, while Israel contends it has not accepted the latest draft. Despite the dispute, Israeli operations in Gaza continue with casualties as Trump has praised the disarmament development.

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Trump Presses Economic Leverage as Iran Delays Talks

President Donald Trump said he has paused planned military strikes on Iran to pursue a deal, claiming the perimeters of a potential agreement include the opening of the Hormuz Strait, while maintaining that the United States is ready to act if diplomacy falters. He has repeatedly framed his approach as preferring a negotiated settlement and has pursued concurrent domestic policy moves and political appearances that shape the timing and public messaging around the Iran situation.

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Iran Demands Reparations Delay Hormuz Talks

Iran is pushing for regional security to be managed by Gulf states themselves, signaling openness to renewed Gulf Dialogue and warning against compromising its sovereignty while seeking to shield its defenses. The region’s tensions surged after a coordinated U.S.-Israel strike on Iranian infrastructure, prompting Iranian retaliation and renewed calls to revive intra-Gulf talks as stability returns, with additional notes on Hormuz transit concerns and ongoing talks with Oman.

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Israel Rejects Gaza Plan, Tensions With US Widen

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterates that Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons with or without a US agreement, signaling continued readiness to act independently of talks while regional tensions persist over Gaza and the Strait of Hormuz. The statements come amid ongoing discussions involving Oman and other regional players, indicating a hardening Israeli stance despite diplomacy.

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US Accelerates Munitions Production Amid Iran War

The Defense Departmentordered defense contractors to accelerate production and delivery of critical weapons within 21 days, urgently expanding capacity as stockpiles depleted by the Iran war are strained and long development cycles are deemed unacceptable. The push coincides with shortages of interceptors and munitions, funding delays for rebuilding inventories, and public attention on President Donald Trump’s oversight of the issue.

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