Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran

Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

Life and Death Aboard Ships Stranded Near the Strait of Hormuz - wsj.com

Life and Death Aboard Ships Stranded Near the Strait of Hormuz  wsj.com

UK to host meeting on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz after war

Conference comes after Donald Trump warns western allies they will have to secure the strategically important waterway

Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing

The president offered a new rationale for the costly, unpopular conflict: “God wants to see people taken care of,” he said.

By Natalie Allison

Upstart Wall Street research firm says it sent an analyst to Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what they learned

Citrini Research said it dispatched an analyst to Oman's Musandam Peninsula, where he traveled by boat to observe shipping activity firsthand.

Trump accuses NATO countries of going ‘out of their way not to help’ with Iran war

Trump said his displeasure with NATO started with Greenland. 'We want Greenland. They don't want to give it to us. And I said, "bye, bye"‘

By AFP

Citrini Research sent an analyst to the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they found.

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war - The Straits Times

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war  The Straits Times

2 LPG ships to arrive soon; 16 more Indian-flagged vessels wait across Hormuz

The Indian embassy in Tehran has facilitated movement of 1,777 Indian nationals in Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan, from where they have been flying back home

Govt-owned refiners defer maintenance shutdowns to ensure enough fuel availability amid Hormuz disruption

By Sukalp Sharma

Hormuz war pushing millions into poverty, warns Bahrain Foreign Minister

Since the onset of the war with Iran, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined by more than 90%, a disruption that the UN warns could send 45 million people worldwide into acute hunger.

Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states

While much of the world faces further inflation and economic damage from the energy price rise, for Middle Eastern oil producers, the impact has ​depended on their geography.

Trump repeats threats to destroy Iranian bridges, power plants by Tuesday night if deal is not reached

US President Donald Trump threatened Monday to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants by 12 p.m. Tuesday if Tehran does not reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz and reach a peace deal with the United States, warning that "the entire country can be taken out in one night." He renewed the threats during a press conference ahead of his latest deadline to reopen the strait, set for 8 p.m. Tuesday, while criticizing South Korea, Japan, Australia and North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies for not

By The Korea Herald

Greek shipping chief says 600 vessels trapped in Strait of Hormuz

President of the Propeller Club Port of Piraeus Costis Fragoulis has warned of growing concern within the global shipping community over a rapidly deteriorating geopolitical environment affecting maritime trade. The developments, reported by Greek business outlet Newmoney, highlighted mounting risks for international navigation and commerce. Fragoulis described a “new reality” of heightened risks driven by […]

Ejercito welcomes PH’s safe Hormuz transit pact with Iran

MANILA, Philippines – Deputy Majority Leader Senator JV Ejercito welcomed the move of the Marcos administration to secure assurances for the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz. He said the move will facilitate the delivery ​of critical oil and fertilizer supplies to the country. 

 “This is a

By ggaviola

First stranded Malaysian ship clears Strait of Hormuz after PM’s call with Iran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday confirmed that one of the seven Malaysian-owned commercial...

US Secretly Repositions Bulk Of Stealth Cruise Missiles For Iran War

US Secretly Repositions Bulk Of Stealth Cruise Missiles For Iran War President Trump has set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran facing severe consequences if it refuses. Trump’s messaging suggests the next phase of the conflict could shift toward strikes on power plants, bridges, and other critical infrastructure nationwide. New reporting from Bloomberg suggests that the Department of War shifted a large share of its JASSM-ERs, former...

By Tyler Durden

Is it feasible to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with ‘defensive measures’?: Global Times editorial - Global Times

Is it feasible to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with ‘defensive measures’?: Global Times editorial  Global Times

Oil prices slip back as some ships pass Hormuz gauntlet

Oil prices edged down amid news that some tankers are successfully passing through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears despite ongoing tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-prices-slip-back-as-some-ships-pass-hormuz-gauntlet/

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Strait of Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states - Kuwait Times

Strait of Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states  Kuwait Times