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Tankers Traverse Strait of Hormuz Amid Blockade, Crews Protest Risk

Despite an Iranian blockade, a billionaire has sent a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, with crews reportedly protesting the risk. This follows reports of a Pakistani tanker also traversing the strait with its tracking system active, suggesting negotiated safe passage.

15 Mar, 22:52 — 16 Mar, 10:33
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ReutersVery High14h ago

EU to discuss bolstering Mideast naval mission amid Iran war turmoil - Reuters

EU to discuss bolstering Mideast naval mission amid Iran war turmoil  Reuters

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bloombergHigh5h ago

Iran War: EU Pushes to Shift Naval Mission to Protect Strait of Hormuz - Bloomberg.com

Iran War: EU Pushes to Shift Naval Mission to Protect Strait of Hormuz  Bloomberg.com

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NPRHigh3h ago

Trump threatens NATO allies over Strait of Hormuz help

With the Iran war entering a third week and the price of oil reaching nearly $105 a barrel on Monday, President Trump again urged NATO countries and China to help the U.S. secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.

By NPR Staff

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

China: we’re still talking to US about Trump trip after threat to delay over Iran crisis

China said on Monday it was still talking to the United States about President Donald Trump’s planned visit later this month following his threat to delay the trip. Trump has been trying to pressure countries that rely heavily on oil from the Gulf to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that Iran has effectively closed in retaliation for the US and Israeli attacks. On Sunday, he told the Financial Times “it’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the Stra...

By Dewey Sim

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France 24High2h ago

Trump calls for help on securing Strait of Hormuz as oil prices surge

US President Donald Trump is turning to other countries for help policing the Strait of Hormuz, effectively closed by Iran for the US and its allies after the US and Israel launched the war in Tehran. Since the closing of the crucial passageway, through which one fifth the world's traded oil normally flows, oil prices have surged significantly.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

Trump hints at delaying China summit and urges XI Jinping to intervene in Strait of Hormuz

A cancellation of the face-to-face meeting with the Chinese President could trigger substantial economic repercussions

By Will Weissrt

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual9h ago

UAE orders action against 19 Indians over misleading posts amid Iran war

The UAE has ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, for allegedly spreading fabricated videos and misinformation online amid escalating regional tensions. Authorities stated these actions aimed to incite panic and undermine stability by circulating real and AI-generated clips of missile interceptions and glorifying hostile states. The accused face expedited trials.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual9h ago

19 Indians arrested in UAE for posting ‘misleading content’ online amid US-Iran war

The latest list names 25 people, including 17 Indians. This is separate from the 10 people, including two Indians, who were ordered to be arrested on Saturday.

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ndtvMostly Factual11h ago

UAE's Big Action Against 19 Indians Over 'Misleading' Posts Amid Iran War

UAE has ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, for posting videos on social media that contained misleading or fabricated content amid the Middle East war

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naharnetMixed3h ago

Trump calls for help to reopen Hormuz Strait as Iran strikes Gulf countries - Naharnet

Trump calls for help to reopen Hormuz Strait as Iran strikes Gulf countries  Naharnet

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daily-mirror-lkMixed9h ago

Trump demands other countries help secure vital Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows defiance - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Trump demands other countries help secure vital Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows defiance  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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