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Iran Announces New Restricted Maritime Zone in the Persian Gulf Amid Rising Tensions

Iran has announced plans to declare a new restricted maritime zone near the Strait of Hormuz following recent attacks on commercial shipping. The move has heightened geopolitical tensions and contributed to sustained high global oil prices.

7 Sept, 02:18 — 7 Sept, 11:50
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ReutersVery High5h ago

Iran says to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days - Reuters

Iran says to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days  Reuters

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bloombergHigh2h ago

US-Iran Tanker Attacks Escalate, Sending Oil Higher | The Pulse 9/7/2026

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Alain Bokobza, Societe Generale Global Asset Allocation Head; Paula Diehl, Kiel University Professor of Politics; Evangelos Mytilineos, Metlen Energy & Metals Chairman (Source: Bloomberg)

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wsjHigh10h ago

Oil Rises as Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict Stokes Supply Disruption Fears - WSJ

Oil Rises as Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict Stokes Supply Disruption Fears  WSJ

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Can Iran enforce a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran unveils plans for a restricted zone, but will Tehran be able to enforce it amid escalating tensions with the US?

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globe-and-mailHigh51m ago

Iran plans new Gulf restricted zone as shipping attacks drive oil higher

Restricted zone will begin from where the U.S. blockade of Iran starts and extend into areas of the Gulf, official says

By Yasmine Ghania and Hatem Maher

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marketwatchMostly Factual3h ago

Oil prices hit near seven-week highs, before edging lower, as Iran plans to increase control of Hormuz

The West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude contracts for October and November delivery, respectively, are steady after rising earlier in the session.

By Nora Redmond

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morningstar3h ago

Oil prices hit near seven-week highs, before edging lower, as Iran plans to increase control of Hormuz - Morningstar

Oil prices hit near seven-week highs, before edging lower, as Iran plans to increase control of Hormuz  Morningstar

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Iran says to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days

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cyprus-mail1h ago

Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf

Iran said it will announce a new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days, along with maps of a new shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, as a weekend exchange of strikes on shipping sent oil prices higher on Monday. The new restricted zone will begin from where the U.S. blockade of […]

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual4h ago

[Key Points] Seoul reassesses Hormuz role as risks and pressure mount

Deployment recalibration: Seoul is reassessing a possible Hormuz military contribution as US-Iran fighting intensifies. It says no decision has been made. Risk calculus shifts: Renewed strikes and attacks on shipping have raised concerns that Korean forces could be drawn into direct hostilities. Options narrowing: A Navy support ship has lost favor. Patrol aircraft, mine-clearance teams and unmanned systems remain under review. US pressure builds: Washington is urging Seoul to commit resources,

By The Korea Herald

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual5h ago

Iran warns S. Korea that presence in Hormuz would be seen as support for US, have 'consequences'

The foreign ministry said South Korean participation in the Strait of Hormuz would be regarded as support for US "aggression" and would have serious consequences.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

Oil prices hold near six-week highs on US-Iran attacks

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual2h ago

(2nd LD) S. Korea says in talks with int'l community over Hormuz security, keeps Iran channel open

SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is closely communicating with relevant co...

By Kang Yoon-seung

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in-cyprus5h ago

Iran says to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days

Iran said it will announce a new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days, along with maps of a new shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, as a weekend exchange of strikes on shipping sent oil prices higher on Monday. The new restricted zone will begin from where the U.S. blockade of […]

By newsroom

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investing-com4h ago

U.S., Iran exchange fresh strikes; Nvidia’s Huang on AGI - what’s moving markets

By Investing.com

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national-uaeMixed2h ago

Iran says to act against vessels beyond Strait of Hormuz

By The National

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hurriyet-dailyMixed1h ago

Iran to declare ‘prohibited zone’ near Hormuz Strait in coming day

Iran will declare a new “restricted” maritime zone outside the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, the country’s top national security official has said, warning that any vessel entering the area would be placed on a sanctions list.

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arab-newsMixed3h ago

Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days - Arab News

Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days  Arab News

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azernewsLow4h ago

Tehran rejects US blame over Strait of Hormuz disruption

Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused the United States of escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: wsj · 7 Sept, 02:18Full coverage: 33 · 10hWindow: 10h
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wsj7 Sept, 02:18First to report

Oil Rises as Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict Stokes Supply Disruption Fears - WSJ

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Reuters7 Sept, 06:57

Iran says to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days - Reuters

in-cyprus7 Sept, 07:26

Iran says to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days

jerusalem-post7 Sept, 07:32

Iran warns S. Korea that presence in Hormuz would be seen as support for US, have 'consequences'

Korea Herald7 Sept, 07:47

[Key Points] Seoul reassesses Hormuz role as risks and pressure mount

investing-com7 Sept, 07:54

U.S., Iran exchange fresh strikes; Nvidia’s Huang on AGI - what’s moving markets

azernews7 Sept, 08:00

Tehran rejects US blame over Strait of Hormuz disruption

Yahoo7 Sept, 08:04

Iran says to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days

danas7 Sept, 08:14

Iran će objaviti novu ograničenu zonu u Zalivu: Svaki brod koji uđe biće dodat na listu sankcija

die-presse7 Sept, 08:39

„Straße von Hormuz geschlossen“: Iran setzt neue Anti-Schiffs-Rakete ein

meta-mk7 Sept, 08:44

Иран најави дека ќе воведе нова ограничена зона за пловење на танкерите со нафта

marketwatch7 Sept, 08:52

Oil prices hit near seven-week highs, before edging lower, as Iran plans to increase control of Hormuz

morningstar7 Sept, 08:52

Oil prices hit near seven-week highs, before edging lower, as Iran plans to increase control of Hormuz - Morningstar

arab-news7 Sept, 09:02

Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days - Arab News

balkan-web7 Sept, 09:19

“Zonë e re ushtarake në Gjirin Persik”/ Irani paralajmëron bllokimin e Ngushticës së Hormuzit, SHBA përshkallëzon bllokadën ekonomike

aktuality-sk7 Sept, 09:25

Irán sprísňuje kontrolu nad Hormuzským prielivom. Chystá novú zakázanú zónu

naharnet7 Sept, 09:26

Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Hormuz

naftemporiki7 Sept, 09:43

Ιράν: Σοβαρές συνέπειες αν η Ν. Κορέα εμπλακεί στο Ορμούζ

yonhap-english7 Sept, 09:44

(2nd LD) S. Korea says in talks with int'l community over Hormuz security, keeps Iran channel open

national-uae7 Sept, 09:45

Iran says to act against vessels beyond Strait of Hormuz

bloomberg7 Sept, 09:46

US-Iran Tanker Attacks Escalate, Sending Oil Higher | The Pulse 9/7/2026

index-hr7 Sept, 09:55

Teheran najavio novu zonu za brodove. Počinje ondje gdje je američka blokada

avgi7 Sept, 10:04

Η Τεχεράνη προειδοποιεί τη Νότια Κορέα να μην εμπλακεί στο στενό του Ορμούζ

delfi-lt7 Sept, 10:10

Iranas pareiškė prieš JAV karinį laivyną panaudojęs naują priešlaivinę raketą

Times of India7 Sept, 10:21

'Lost decade of US economy coming': Iran's big warning as tensions flare

observador7 Sept, 11:02

Irão prepara-se para anunciar "zona restrita" em Ormuz

hurriyet-daily7 Sept, 11:16

Iran to declare ‘prohibited zone’ near Hormuz Strait in coming day

cyprus-mail7 Sept, 11:16

Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf

channel-news-asia7 Sept, 11:31

Oil prices hold near six-week highs on US-Iran attacks

klix-ba7 Sept, 11:34

Iran "steže obruč" oko Hormuškog moreuza: "Bit će otvoren kad Amerika obustavi napade"

n1-serbia7 Sept, 11:37

Iran će u narednim danima objaviti novu ograničenu zonu u Zalivu

Al Jazeera7 Sept, 11:37

Can Iran enforce a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz?

globe-and-mail7 Sept, 11:50Latest update

Iran plans new Gulf restricted zone as shipping attacks drive oil higher