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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

Middle East crisis: Donald Trump threatens to ‘blow everything up and take the oil’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal

US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to "blow everything up and take over the oil" if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz isn't reached swiftly. Tensions escalated following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, disrupting oil markets and regional stability.

The Times of India

‘Open Hormuz or you’ll be living in hell’: Trump’s expletive-laced rant at Iran, threatens attack on Tuesday

US President Donald Trump on Sunday issued an expletive-laden warning to Iran, demanding that it reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He threatened severe military action, saying that Tuesday would be “Power Plant Day and Bridge Day".

The Times of India

Iran warns of ‘hell’ across region if US and Israel escalation continues

Iran has warned it will unleash “hell” if the US and Israel continue to pressure the country to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on energy infrastructure.

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Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues

The Independent UK

'Gates of hell will open for you': Iran rejects Trump's 'helpless' 48-hour ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has rejected a 48-hour ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the nation's essential infrastructure if a deal isn't reached. Trump's warning, issued via Truth Social, cited the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a key demand. This ultimatum follows recent diplomatic engagement and previous…

The Times of India

Iran Offers Europe a Hormuz Lifeline — and the Price Could Be the Dollar

Iran proposes negotiations for transit access through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing a global energy crisis. Explore the implications for Europe and the petrodollar system.

International Business Times UK

Exceptions Iran’s made for who and what can pass through the Strait of Hormuz

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Should UK travellers worry about cancelled flights due to jet fuel shortages?

Around 40 per cent of Europe's jet fuel is sourced through the Strait of Hormuz

Evening Standard

Is Donald Trump’s triumphal tone on Iran facing a reality check?

President Trump's claims of 'decimating' Iran are challenged by two US warplane losses. Allies are distancing themselves, with France and Britain focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's actions are deepening economic fallout by disrupting oil flows. Diplomatic efforts continue amidst regional escalations.

The Times of India

Trump warns he’ll ‘reign down hell’ on Iran within 48 hours unless Strait of Hormuz is opened and peace deal is made

President’s latest threat amid search for missing US fighter pilot was followed by claim of ‘massive strike’ in Tehran

The Independent UK

Iran Unlikely To Give Up Control Of Strait Of Hormuz Soon, U.S. Intelligence Assesses

Iran is unlikely to give up control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. intelligence reports obtained by Reuters.

International Business Times

US and Iran: A brief history of how decades of mistrust and bad blood led to open warfare

With U.S. bombs raining down on Iran and Tehran’s leaders responding by hitting targets across the Persian Gulf and restricting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, it is fair to suggest that the present moment represents a low in relations between the two countries.

The Conversation

Donald Trump bombed Iran to weaken the country, but accidentally gifted a multi-million dollar business that’s keeping them alive

A massive silver lining for Iran.

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Donald Trump called allies ‘cowards’ for not joining Iran war. Now they’re fixing it themselves and didn’t even invite him

Finally, someone’s dealing with this like adults.

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God on their side, the bill on ours: Counting the real cost of the war in West Asia for India

With guns in their hands and God on their side – Bob Dylan John Mearsheimer writes in The Tragedy of Great Power Politics: “States rarely go to war unless they think that rapid success is likely.”It has been more than a month since Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump started the…

Fortune

Much of Iran's military may be 'decimated,' but it's winning the energy war as it picks who gets cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz

The war of attrition in Iran could lead to an Iranian "major victory" if the U.S. withdraws without controlling commerce.

The Times of India

'One by one': Another US jet shot down by Iran, crashes into Hormuz; watch

An American A-10 Thunderbolt II jet crashed into the Strait of Hormuz shortly after an F-15E Strike Eagle was reportedly shot down over Iran. The Iranian embassy in South Africa shared footage, claiming "American fighter jets are being shot down one by one." The A-10's pilot was safely rescued, though…

The Times of India

'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.

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International Business Times UK

Second US Warplane Lost in a Single Day as A-10 Warthog Goes Down Near the Strait of Hormuz

The US military experienced a significant setback as two aircraft were lost in Iran, challenging claims of air dominance.

Latin Times

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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Trade Strait of Hormuz Headlines and Profit with Unusual Options Activity in Royal Caribbean Stock

The VIX opened Thursday trading higher, but dropped back on good news about traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Cruise operators like Royal Caribbean are greatly affected by higher fuel prices. RCL’s unusual options activity provides an attractive trade.

Evening Standard

Holidaymakers could get stuck abroad amid Iran war chaos, Ryanair boss says

Between 5% and 10% of flights in May, June and July could be cancelled if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according Michael O’Leary

Euronews

Trump says US can open Hormuz with 'a little more time' and asks Congress for $1.5tr for defence

Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.

The Independent UK

Ministers deny decision has been taken over North Sea gas field project amid spiralling prices

The government insisted no decision has been taken on the project, despite oil prices having soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Human remains found on Thai-flagged cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Families informed as investigation continues into attack on Thai vessel in critical oil route

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