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Trump Iran Threat 'No Deal, No Infrastructure' Warning Shakes Strait of Hormuz Talks

Trump warns Iran of targeting civilian energy and water systems if Strait of Hormuz deal fails, raising oil market and Middle East tensions

International Business Times UK

How could US forces seize Kharg Island and why is it so risky?

Kharg Island, which hosts Iran's main oil export terminal, has emerged as a key focus in the month-long conflict involving the United States and Israel. Strikes on Kharg's oil infrastructure or a ground invasion would severely curb Iran's oil exports, a crucial revenue source, and could lead to significant regional…

The Independent UK

Starmer hosts business chiefs as Trump ratchets up threats to Iran’s oil

US president Donald Trump has threatened to wipe out Iran’s oil infrastructure unless a deal is done to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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Robert Kiyosaki Says US Boomers Face a Wave of Homelessness as Inflation to Wipe out Social Security

Robert Kiyosaki warns that US baby boomers face mass homelessness as hyperinflation threatens to liquidate Social Security. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author labels the Federal Reserve a 'criminal organisation' amid rising US stagflation risks. Financial experts fear the US-Iran war will drive oil prices higher despite efforts to open…

International Business Times UK

Egypt imposes energy-saving curbs as Hormuz closure hits fuel supply

Egypt will impose emergency energy-saving measures this weekend as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives up fuel costs and raises fears of an energy crisis.

Radio France Internationale

Watch: US President calls it ‘Strait of Trump,’ then says it wasn’t an accident

US president Trump playfully referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump" during a Miami speech, drawing laughter. The comment comes amid heightened tensions over the critical oil shipping route, which Iran has the ability to disrupt. Trump's remarks align with his history of branding and a…

The Times of India

EU calls for Black Sea grain model to unblock Strait of Hormuz, EU envoy tells Euronews

Brussels has urged a Black Sea-style grain deal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, while backing GCC self-defence and deepening security ties amid the Iran war.

Euronews

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G7 ministers urge end to attacks against civilians in Mideast war

G7 foreign ministers Friday urged a stop to attacks against civilians in the Middle East war and urged Iran to immediately restore freedom of navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale

War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story

The oil-dependent world is in crisis. Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz – through which more than a quarter of global seaborne oil trade and a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas flow – is at a virtual standstill. Oil prices have climbed, briefly topping US$119 a barrel.

The Conversation

Oil prices soar past $110 a barrel again after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed

Experts raise fresh UK recession fears as hopes of falling oil prices are dashed

The Independent UK

Trump ‘could send another 10,000 troops’ as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

Strait of Hormuz 'Toll Booth' Implemented? Iran Tightens Control with New Fees and Vetting System in Key Oil Chokepoint

Iran introduces a toll booth system in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to submit documentation and pay fees, impacting global oil trade

International Business Times UK

Trump Says Talks with Iran Are 'Going Very Well' as Strait of Hormuz Deadline Extended — Will Diplomacy Hold?

Trump extends Iran deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz by ten days as talks continue and global oil markets stay on alert

International Business Times UK

Did Iran Provide 'Big Boats of Oil' to the US Amidst Peace Negotiations With Trump?

US President Donald Trump claims Iran allowed oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a 'gift', amid ongoing tensions. Explore the implications of this strategic move.

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Iran’s move to toll Hormuz would take massive toll on NZ

Comment: The prospect of only approved countries being able to use the vital Strait of Hormuz highlights the importance of the geopolitics that is asserting itself over markets in the fuels crisis, writes Simon Terry.

International Business Times UK

Inside the Viral 'Lord of the Straits' Video: Iran's Message and the Online Reaction

A viral Iranian animation highlights the Strait of Hormuz crisis, showing geopolitical risks and the potential global oil supply shock.

The Independent UK

Putin’s spring offensive in Ukraine has begun. Experts warn Trump has given Russia a window of opportunity

IN FOCUS: With Russia funding its war effort through financial gains from the close of the Strait of Hormuz, and amping up attacks while Trump’s eye is turned towards the Middle East, experts tell Maira Butt that this is a very delicate moment for Ukraine

International Business Times

Iran Imposes Up to $2 Million Toll on Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz, Potentially Generating Billions

Iran has begun charging some commercial vessels up to $2 million per voyage to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, effectively establishing an informal toll on one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints as the US-Iran war disrupts global oil flows and shipping routes.

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The Times of India

‘Man who ran Strait of Hormuz’: Iran navy commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in Israeli strike

Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, has been killed in an Israeli strike in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, according to Israeli media reports citing an unnamed official.

Euronews

Ships seek Iranian clearance to cross Hormuz as risks rise and insurance costs surge

Surging insurance costs and tighter control over transit in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing shipowners to rethink voyages, with access increasingly shaped by risk, cost and coordination.

The Times of India

Bab al-Mandeb: How the 'Gate of Tears' may emerge as Iran’s second choke point after Hormuz

Iran has issued a stern warning, threatening to disrupt the vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait if the US and Israel attempt a ground invasion of Iranian territory, including Kharg Island. This move, coupled with existing control over the Strait of Hormuz, could significantly escalate economic disruption. Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen are…

The Times of India

'It was already open': Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif jabs US’ ‘shifted war goal’ on Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif took a jibe at the United States and Israel, saying that the goal of their war against Iran has “shifted to reopening the Strait of Hormuz."

Times Life

Switch to PNG in 3 Months or Lose LPG Supply: Govt Rule Explained

A kitchen rule that once felt unthinkable is now suddenly real. The government has said that if a household does not shift to piped natural gas, or PNG, even after the connection is available, LPG supply to that address can stop after three months. The move is not just about…

The Independent UK

Iran and US harden positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States hardened their positions as diplomacy aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the war appeared to be faltering

The Times of India

‘Trump will not dictate end of war’: Iran dismisses US' 15-point de-escalation proposal, counters with its own 5 demands

Iran has rejected a US peace proposal, stating it will end the conflict only on its own terms and timeline. Tehran demands a halt to attacks, guarantees against future wars, war damage compensation, an end to regional hostilities, and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

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