# Iran Seeks to Bar US, Israeli Ships from Hormuz; OpenAI’s Doughnut-Like Device

https://mins.news/en/video/16059

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-07 10:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwPLf-d-D6A

> Oil prices extended their gains after reports said Iran had attacked what it called “hostile targets” in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is reportedly seeking, through a deal with Oman, to prevent US ships from using the critical waterway. Stocks were subdued as traders avoided large bets before the monthly US payrolls report. A stronger reading could support expectations for interest rates to remain higher for longer. OpenAI’s eagerly awaited new device is said to have a distinctive, doughnut-like design.

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