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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

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.

Euronews

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

Will Ships Have to Pay to Cross the Strait of Hormuz? Iran Drafts Toll Bill Amid War

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is driving global oil markets deeper into turmoil, as Iran consolidates control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for energy supplies. Tensions have escalated further with warnings from Tehran that the passage could be completely closed if the United States targets…

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Iran Rejects US Peace Plan via Pakistan, Sets 5 Conditions to End War Including Strait of Hormuz Control

US-Iran tensions escalate as Iran rejects a ceasefire proposal, demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz and war reparations. Learn how this impacts global oil supply and market stability.

International Business Times UK

'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."

The Times of India

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns oil could hit $150 amid Iran‑US war, causing 'global recession'

Larry Fink, BlackRock’s CEO, warns that Iran’s ongoing threats could push oil to $150 a barrel, risking a deep global recession. Even post-ceasefire, regional instability around the Strait of Hormuz may keep prices elevated for years. He stresses the regressive impact on consumers and urges accelerated investment in alternative energy…

The Times of India

UK ‘absolutely not’ facing blackouts or rationing, says energy minister

Energy minister Michael Shanks stated the UK is "absolutely not" planning for blackouts or rationing, asserting the nation has a "strong and diverse range of supplies." This assurance comes amidst Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for oil and gas. Experts told MPs that…

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Stocks Finish Higher on US Push to End Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.67%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.56%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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In true Trump fashion, he’s declared ‘victory’over Iran. What he actually won? Nobody know

President Donald Trump claimed victory over Iran in the war. Despite this, the Trump administration is still threatening Tehran with bombs.

The Mary Sue

Crude Oil Prices Slide on Hopes Diplomacy Will End Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -2.03 (-2.20%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.1344 (-4.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply on Wednesday in hopes that US-Iran diplomacy can end the war in Iran. Also, the unexpected increase in weekly EIA crude...

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Nat-Gas Prices Recover on Concern Over Tighter Global Supplies

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.009 (+0.31%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 3.5-week low on Wednesday and settled slightly higher after Iran rejected a peace plan from the US, which could keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and curtail nat-gas supplies from the Middle East....

Barchart

Why ‘zombie’ ships are appearing in the Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

Trump wrote the tariff playbook. Now Iran is using it on the world's most important oil route

Oil markets are whipsawing Wednesday amid dueling shaky peace proposals

Fortune

The ‘zombie’ ships appearing in the Strait of Hormuz after they were scrapped for parts

Reports suggest the vessels transitioned through Iranian waters and may have paid the IRGC $2m to pass

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Crude Oil Prices Fall on the Outlook for a US-Iran Truce

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -3.26 (-3.53%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.1412 (-4.56%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today in hopes that US-Iran diplomacy can end the war in Iran. Also, the unexpected increase in weekly EIA crude inventories...

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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Stocks Climb on Hopes of US-Iran Diplomacy

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.83%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.81%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

International Business Times UK

Oil Prices Crash: Brent Crude Drops Below $100 As Trump Teases 'Bombshell' Iran Peace Deal

Brent crude briefly slipped below $100 a barrel after Donald Trump claimed a 'bombshell' peace deal with Iran was within reach and Tehran signalled limited safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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International Business Times UK

UK Eyes Hosting 'International Summit' to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Oil Crisis

The UK is planning an international summit to address the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil passage, amid escalating tensions between Iran and a US-Israeli alliance.

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Commodity ETF Traders Have Been Dealt a 'Strait Flush.' Here's Why.

For commodity ETF investors, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz came at just the right time. Here's what investors should know.

Latin Times

Iran's Demands To End The War Reportedly Include Collecting Fees From Ships Going Through Strait Of Hormuz

Iran's demands to end the war with the U.S. and Israel reportedly include collecting fees from ships going through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the lifting of all sanctions on the country, according to a new report.

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Let’s Get This Strait: Amid Hormuz Closure, Oil Prices Are the Only Macro Force That Matters

The most dangerous part of this storm is the disconnect between oil futures and physical oil.

Barchart

Stocks Rally on US Peace Plan to End Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.75%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Times of India

Hormuz is a trailer. Malacca is China’s real nightmare — and India knows it

The Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights global maritime vulnerabilities. For China, the Strait of Malacca presents a similar, long-term strategic risk. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer proximity and surveillance capabilities, providing significant leverage. This geographical advantage allows India to create uncertainty and pressure, impacting China's vital trade and energy…

Euronews

What we know and do not know about the Iran war negotiations

Trump touts progress in secret Iran talks as missile strikes, US troop buildups and threats over the Strait of Hormuz fuel fears of a wider regional war: here is what we know so far.

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