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Iran war live: Trump claims US in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz
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blinking-dot Live updates Live updates, Iran war live: Trump claims US in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz US forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port. live play video play video This video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities. Al Jazeera Live By Umut Uras , Caolán Magee and Faisal Aziz Khan Published On 12 Aug 2026 12 Aug 2026 Save Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebook x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump says the situation with Iran is “going fine”, telling reporters at Joint Base Andrews that US forces are in “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz. US forces have disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port by firing two Hellfire missiles at its steering gear after it ignored warnings. Read more Qatar says negotiations between Oman, Iran over future of shipping through Strait of Hormuz are making major progress.
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oil supply
U.S. military action in a vital oil shipping lane has raised concerns about global energy supplies. People who follow the stock market are watching energy prices closely because conflicts in this region usually make oil and gas prices go up.
What changed
U.S. forces disabled a cargo ship attempting to reach an Iranian port in the Strait of Hormuz.
Who wins / who loses
Traditional energy producers and defense stocks may benefit from rising supply risks, while broader markets face volatility from potential energy price spikes.
Time horizon
Think in terms of next few days.
Confidence & best fit
medium confidence · Active trader
Safer theme exposure (ETFs)
Baskets that own the theme without betting on one company.
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Primary = closest to the story · Peers = same industry · Second-order = knock-on effects · Avoid = looks related but may be a trap
Primary
- $XLEWatch — track, don’t rush
A basket of traditional oil and gas companies that often gain value when Middle East tensions threaten oil supplies.
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Second-order
- $DJTWatch — track, don’t rush
A media stock tied to the political figure in the headlines, which can experience high volatility during major news events.
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- Monitor domestic fuel prices at the pump for early signs of retail cost inflation.
What would break this thesis
- A rapid diplomatic resolution or formal agreement guaranteeing unobstructed commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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