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The Latest Breaking News from Hormuz

Oil, strait of Hormuz and empty threats: a timeline of Trump’s flip-flopping on the Iran war

In the fifth week of the war, Trump continues contradicting himself on its objectives and how Americans are affected

The Guardian - US

'Only real leverage': Iran unlikely to reopen Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, claims US intelligence report

Recent US intelligence reports indicate Iran is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as control of the key oil chokepoint remains its main leverage against the United States, Reuters reported.

The Times of India

Macron Pushes Diplomacy With Iran as First French Ship Passes Through Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday sharpened France's split with the U.S.-Israeli military approach to Iran, announcing a deeper strategic partnership with South Korea while arguing that the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened through diplomacy, not force, as the first French-owned ship since the war began safely crossed the…

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Trump makes new Strait of Hormuz claim as pressure mounts to end Iran war

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The Independent UK

Pakistan announces free public transport after fuel price hike – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Coalition of countries discuss ‘every possible measure’ to pressure Iran into reopening strait of Hormuz

Yvette Cooper hosts virtual summit of more than 40 countries to consider coordinated action in face of closure of vital shipping lane

The Guardian - UK

How could strait of Hormuz closure affect UK food and medicine supplies?

Effects of Iran’s blockade will depend on how long crisis lasts as disruption ripples through supply chains

The Guardian - UK

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Macron rejects military plan as allies push to reopen Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that using military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be “unrealistic”, as more than 40 countries held talks on restoring access to the vital shipping route, compromised by the war in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

‘I have a problem with certain Indians’: Dinesh D’Souza reacts to ‘gays of Hormuz’ comment in viral No Kings protest video

A viral street interview from a US protest has sparked reactions online, with conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza criticising what he called the “wrong” kind of cultural assimilation among some Indian Americans.

The Times of India

Trump undermining NATO by creating doubt about US commitment, Macron says

The US president has repeatedly railed against Western partners for not responding to his call to assemble a naval force to help reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed by Tehran.

Euronews

‘Can’t keep contradicting himself every day’: Macron jabs Trump for Iran flip-flops

French president Macron criticized Donald Trump's inconsistent Iran policy, deeming military action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unrealistic. Macron emphasized the need for de-escalation and renewed negotiations. Trump's shifting stances on allies, escalation, and war objectives have drawn international and domestic criticism, with many nations hesitant to join US…

The Times of India

Asian markets drop after Trump signals he’ll bomb Iran ‘back to the stone ages,’ tells other countries to ‘take the lead’ in reopening Hormuz

“Countries of the world that do receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage,” Trump said in his address.

Fortune

Drive slower, work from home and ditch the tie: the world responds to Iran war energy crisis

Oil crisis triggered by blockade of strait of Hormuz prompts emergency measures to protect supply and halt rising prices

The Guardian - UK

Iran endgame, gas prices, Hormuz crisis & more: Key takeaways from Donald Trump's speech

President Trump announced Operation Epic Fury is nearing completion, stating the Iran conflict will end within two to three weeks. He advised nations facing oil crises to purchase from the US or seize oil from the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing Iran's untrustworthiness and its history of attacks.

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The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong to join talks with 35 countries, excluding US, to explore ways to reopen strait of Hormuz

Talks, convened by the UK, will examine ‘all viable diplomatic and political measures’ to get critical waterway open

The Guardian - UK

Israel hits Iran with waves of attacks and says it killed top Hezbollah commander

War shows little sign of easing despite Donald Trump claiming Iranian leadership ‘just asked’ for ceasefire

The Independent UK

Economic chaos or new normal? Three possible scenarios if Trump leaves Iran without reopening Strait of Hormuz

The Strait has become a central anxiety for Washington’s allies since Tehran forced its effective closure

International Business Times UK

US Will Be 'Done in Iran' in 2-3 Weeks, Shifts Strait of Hormuz Duty—'Countries That Rely on it Must Step Up'

President Donald Trump has announced the US military could be 'done' in Iran within three weeks. He has ordered allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz and warned the UK to 'fight for yourself'.

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The Guardian - UK

Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer

US understood not to be invited directly to talks that will explore ways of reopening critical waterway

International Business Times UK

Oil Prices Plunge as Donald Trump Announces US Forces Will Leave Iran Within Weeks

Oil prices whipsawed around $100 a barrel after Donald Trump said US forces could leave Iran within weeks, despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely shut. Traders are now trying to square the president's upbeat timeline with escalating attacks and a deepening regional supply shock.

The Guardian - UK

UK food inflation ‘could hit 9%’, trade body warns as Reeves meets retail chiefs

Discussion on how to ease impact from Iran war coincides with Food and Drink Federation almost tripling forecast

The Times of India

Will UAE enter Iran war? Abu Dhabi pushes US, allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz by force

The UAE is reportedly considering military intervention against Iran, a significant shift from its previous neutral stance. Repeated Iranian attacks and the disruption of the vital Strait of Hormuz have pushed Abu Dhabi to explore options, including supporting US-led efforts to reopen the oil route. This move carries substantial risks…

Fortune

Controlling the Strait of Hormuz is the top priority in Iran and Trump may abandon it. Here’s what that would look like

Ceding control of the Strait of Hormuz would represent a U.S. defeat worse than Vietnam, one critic said.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai port

The attack came hours after Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy plants and oil wells unless it opened the strait of Hormuz. Plus, Israel to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Says Iran Won't Be Able To Control The Strait Of Hormuz: 'Will Never Be Allowed To Happen'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran won't be able to control the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about 20% of the global energy goes through, after officers in Tehran said they intend to.

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