Foreign Desk editor-in-chief Lisa Daftari warned that the Islamic Republic remains committed to its long war with Israel and the West.
Oil prices tumbled more after Iran struck US military base in Qatar, a sign Strait of Hormuz would stay open for now.
Brent crude slips to $66 after nudging over $80 on the back of fears that Tehran would try to block the Strait of Hormuz
Closure of Strait of Hormuz a key risk, industry body says
Blocking the waterway in response to US attacks would harm Gulf neighbours, China and Tehran itself, analysts say
US-Iran conflict: closing the strait would restrict trade and impact oil prices
Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.
Iranian officials have threatened to mine the waterway, which is a key shipping route for oil and gas.
IAF intercepts drone heading towards Eilat • Iran executes a man convicted of cooperating with Mossad • Japanese ships transiting Strait of Hormuz to minimize time in Gulf
Extent of increase likely to depend on whether Tehran retaliates with attacks on oil infrastructure or shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran vows to defend itself at all costs as its parliament approves move to close Strait of Hormuz
President Xi is likely to double down on energy independence drive as Strait of Hormuz risks rise
The accident, which the United Arab Emirates said was unrelated to the conflict between Israel and Iran, comes amid increased reports of GPS jamming.
Costs to charter crude carrier from Gulf to China soar after Israel’s strikes on Iran
Collision between two oil tankers raises anxieties in the region amid conflict between Israel and Iran
The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the northwest with the Gulf of Oman to the southeast and the Arabian Sea beyond.
Israel’s strike on Iran, and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation fuel fears of Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions.
Israel’s strike on Iran raises questions about waterway handling quarter of world crude oil supplies