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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

Trump Warns He Will 'Blast the Hell Out Of' Iran After Calling Its Latest Ceasefire Offer Unsatisfactory

President Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire proposal, citing nuclear concerns. The US demands a deal preventing Iran from advancing its nuclear program, while tensions over the Strait of Hormuz persist.

International Business Times UK

US President Donald Trump says 'not satisfied' with new peace proposal from Iran

Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war.

Euronews

Iran Considers Arming Dolphins with Mines Against US Warships as Blockade Bites

Iran is contemplating using dolphins armed with naval mines to attack US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions rise over the US blockade impacting Iran's oil exports.

International Business Times UK

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The Clean Energy Edge Is Becoming Clearer As a Result Of The Iran War

Beyond a death toll in the thousands, the war in Iran has another ripple effect. Oil-dependent nations are getting squeezed more than ever, further clarifying the clean energy advantage.

International Business Times

Crude Prices Tumble on Hopes Negotiations to End Iran War Will Resume

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -3.37 (-3.21%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0448 (-1.24%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains today and retreated , with gasoline falling from a 3.75-year high, on hopes that negotiations to end the US-Iran war...

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Donald Trump shamelessly wants Strait of Hormuz named after himself. But Gavin Newsom destroys him with 9 words

An ego as wide as the gulf.

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Dollar Falls on Lower Crude Prices and a Weak ISM Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.33%. The dollar added to Thursday's sharp losses today, falling to a 2-week low. The strength in other G-10 currencies is weighing on the dollar today, with the euro climbing to a 1.5-week high and the yen jumping to a 2-month...

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What are Trump’s options for Iran after ‘final blow’ briefing?

The United States is said to be weighing its options, with the conflict no closer to formally ending

The Independent UK

Fertiliser crisis caused by Iran war sparks global food security fears

The Iran war and the consequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe "fertiliser squeeze" as soaring energy costs and export disruptions push farmers' affordability to a four-year low.

Euronews

War in the Gulf and on US free speech

Brent crude oil surged to US$126 (£94) a barrel after US president Donald Trump announced that he was willing to prolong the blockade of Iranian ports for “months if needed”. This conflict has been billed as a matter of who can absorb the most pain. And Trump is betting on…

The Conversation

Trump ‘briefed on special forces mission’ to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile

Donald Trump reportedly received a high-level briefing on new military options against Iran from Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine on Thursday. Options discussed included potential “short and powerful” strikes on Iranian infrastructure and an operation to control parts of…

The Independent UK

Oil Shock From Iran Conflict Pushes Global Economy Toward Stagflation Risk: Analysis

A sustained energy supply shock is reshaping global economic expectations, with analysts warning that inflationary pressure and slowing growth are increasingly moving in tandem across major economies.

International Business Times

Move over TACO, NACHO takes over: Trump earns new nickname amid oil disruption from Strait of Hormuz blockade

Market analysts have shifted from the 'TACO' nickname for President Trump to 'NACHO' amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. This new label reflects growing skepticism that the crucial global energy route will reopen soon, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and trade disputes.

The Times of India

A month ago, Trump told allies the Strait of Hormuz was not his problem. Now he’s begging them to fix it for him

Well, it's his problem now.

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Stock Market Today: Oil Prices Spike as Trump Orders 'Extended Blockade' of Iran and Rejects Nuclear Deal

Oil prices have surged due to US-Iran tensions and the UAE's exit from OPEC, impacting global markets. Analysts predict prolonged volatility as geopolitical factors continue to influence oil flows.

The Conversation

What alternatives do Gulf states have to the Strait of Hormuz?

Two months into the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz is still mostly shut. Vessel traffic is running at a fraction of pre-war levels, with the patchwork of ceasefires, blockades and re-closures since February 28 not restoring confidence on the bridge of any tanker.

Euronews

US seeks 'maritime freedom' coalition to restart Strait of Hormuz shipping

Iran effectively closed the crucial waterway when the war broke out on 28 February. Normally one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transits the waterway. Its closure has sent energy prices skyrocketing around the world.

International Business Times

Iran Says U.S. Blockade Is 'Doomed To Fail' As Oil Prices Remain Elevated And Strait Of Hormuz Closed

Iran said the U.S.'s blockade of its ports is "doomed to fail" as oil prices remain elevated and the Strait of Hormuz closed.

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The Independent UK

How Iran’s mosquito fleet is skirting Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

Iranian ‘fast attack ships’ reduce the need for a traditional navy to control the vital waterway

Fortune

The Strait of Hormuz is a data problem, not just a military one

GPS jamming, zombie ship IDs, and AIS blackouts have turned the world's most important oil corridor into a data void—and the real threat to global markets.

The Independent UK

Iran war briefing: Oil prices rise as Trump sends message to Tehran over Strait of Hormuz deadlock

Oil prices surged after reports indicated Donald Trump was considering military action against Iran to resolve the deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump urged Tehran to “get smart soon” and sign a deal, and claimed “Iran can’t get their act together” in a social media post. The US…

The Times of India

'Strait of Trump': US President shares new map naming Hormuz after himself, says blockade could last months

US President Donald Trump shared a modified map renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump," following claims that a naval blockade against Iran could last for months. This development occurs as Iran rejects US claims about economic damage and criticizes the blockade strategy, with its parliament speaker…

The Independent UK

Oil prices surge as doubts grow over reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran-US war latest: Trump again declares ‘we’ve already won’ as he pressures Tehran to make a deal

President Donald Trump said even though the U.S. has ‘already won,’ he wants to win by a ‘bigger margin’

The Independent UK

Analysis: US blockade is squeezing Iran's all-important oil industry

Even as Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Republic increasingly finds itself squeezed by an American blockade threatening its oil industry

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