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Trump puts Iran on notice: 'Accept the deal, Hormuz opens for all, reject it and face heavier bombing than ever before'
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran. He stated that if Iran agrees to current negotiations, the US military's Operation Epic Fury will end. The naval blockade on Iranian ports will also be lifted, allowing the Strait of Hormuz to remain …
French Ship Hit by 'Projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, President Macron Insists France 'In No Way' Under Attack
A French-owned container ship was "struck by an unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, injuring crew members. The post French Ship Hit by ‘Projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, President Macron Insists France ‘In No Way’ Under Attack appeared first…
Iran war reveals globalisation’s invisible workforce
The plight of 20,000 trapped seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz is described as unprecedented
Iran war's fragile ceasefire tested in U.S. attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz
The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.
US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
The Iran war risks reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, firing on Iranian forces and sinking six small boats targeting ships
“Diet Coke parties” take India by storm: Iran war causes soft drink shortage in the country
Diet Coke is sold only in cans in India, making the Coca-Cola product more vulnerable to supply chain disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz The post “Diet Coke parties” take India by storm: Iran war causes soft drink shortage in the countr…
U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.
US-Iran Clashes Erupt in Strait of Hormuz as Trump's 'Project Freedom' Tests Fragile Ceasefire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday as Washington launched an ambitious operation to escort stranded commercial vessels through the vital waterway, testing a shaky ceasefire and sending oil pr…
Bessent: 'We Have Absolute Control of the Strait'
Monday on FNC's "America's Newsroom," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued Iranian efforts to shut down the Strait of Hormuz were ineffective and that the United States had control of the strait. The post Bessent: ‘We Have Absolute Control of the Strait’ a…
Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump signals confidence in Iran standoff as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Threatens US Forces in Strait of Hormuz as Bernie Sanders Supporters Eye New Progressive Leader
WASHINGTON — Iran issued fresh warnings Monday that it would attack U.S. forces entering the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump announced a new American escort mission for stranded commercial ships, escalating tensions in the critical waterway even…
First India-Bound LPG Tanker Clears Hormuz Since U.S. Blockade Began
A tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) passed through the Strait of Hormuz this weekend en route to India in the first crossing of an India-linked LPG cargo since the U.S. launched a blockade outside the Strait to prevent Iranian oil exports. The MT …
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: US Launches 'Project Freedom' Escorts as Iran Warns of Ceasefire Breach Amid Attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint, remained highly volatile Monday as President Donald Trump announced the start of a U.S.-led escort mission dubbed "Project Freedom" to guide hundreds of stranded com…
India-linked tanker laden with cooking fuel attempts Hormuz exit
An India-linked supertanker, the Sarv Shakti, is attempting a rare transit of the Strait of Hormuz carrying vital LPG supplies. This passage, if successful, would be the first observed by an India-linked tanker since a US blockade began, highlighting India's …
India-Linked Tanker Laden With Cooking Fuel Attempts Hormuz Exit
An India-linked supertanker laden with liquefied petroleum gas is attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a rare crossing that underscores the country’s struggle to alleviate a historic energy crisis.
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-Mediterranean
Rising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closure, have underscored the importance of maritime security and trade routes. Against this backdrop, India and Italy are st…
India maintained stable energy supplies amid crisis, shielded people from global price shocks: Hardeep Singh Puri
India has successfully shielded consumers from global energy price shocks despite disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that the country absorbed fiscal impacts rather than passing them to consumers, maintaini…
Trump’s Iran War Is Smashing His Fossil Fuel Dreams
The Strait of Hormuz is still closed, and it isn’t poised to open anytime soon. Donald Trump signaled on Wednesday that he intends to keep the U.S. blockade in place until Iran cries “uncle” and says, “We give up.” The longer the strait stays closed, the less…
Amidst the oil crisis, UAE withdraws from OPEC - Airfares worldwide rise unusually
Due to the military situation that has developed in the Middle East region, especially centered on Iran, a global energy crisis and economic instability have emerged. The almost complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of the wo…
Japan-Linked Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Crosses Strait of Hormuz
Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, crossed the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on Tuesday, becoming the first Japan-linked crude tanker to do so since the Iran war began. Before the U.S.-Iran conflict …
Oil prices up 2% as no end to Iran war stand-off in sight
Oil prices rose nearly 2% today, extending gains from the previous session, as efforts to end the US-Iran war appear stalled, with the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway still mainly shut, keeping energy supplies from the key Middle East producing region out o…
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collide
Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet traffic and are crucial for the digital economies of Gulf nations. Accidental damage from ship anchors and fishing gear…
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collide
Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet traffic and are crucial for the digital economies of Gulf nations. Accidental damage from ship anchors and fishing gear…
First LNG Shipment Since War Began Appears to Exit Hormuz
The first liquefied natural gas shipment since the war in the Middle East began two months ago appears to have traversed the Strait of Hormuz to exit the Persian Gulf.
Rupee slips to 94.47 per dollar with oil-sensitive Asia FX, state-run banks' dollar sales cushion
The Indian rupee weakened against the dollar on Tuesday, falling to 94.47 as rising oil prices and stalled energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz due to the U.S.-Iran conflict weighed on sentiment. Traders anticipate continued pressure on the rupee until e…
Hormuz stalemate keeps oil prices elevated, Brent nears $110
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz while deferring negotiations with the US on its nuclear programme. However, US President Donald Trump is reportedly “unhappy” with the proposal
Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks
Around 20,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels are stuck in the Persian Gulf, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz that remains effectively shut by Iran
First LNG shipment since war began appears to exit Hormuz
A liquefied natural gas shipment, the Mubaraz, appears to have successfully traversed the Strait of Hormuz after a two-month lull in traffic. The tanker, loaded in the UAE, reappeared west of India after its transponder went dark, signaling a potential easing…
Blockade breach? $500 million Russian-linked superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war
A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, the Nord, transited the Strait of Hormuz, a route severely restricted by Iran. The vessel, worth over $500 million, departed Dubai and arrived in Muscat, with its passage through the bloc…
Oil prices rise as no end to Iran war stand-off seems in sight
BENGALURU, April 28 : Oil prices extended their gains on Tuesday as efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war appear stalled, with the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway still mainly shut, keeping energy supplies from the key Middle East producing region out of the rea…