PM and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen strait amid Gulf visit The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region. Evening Standard · Apr 9
Starmer and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region. Evening Standard · Apr 9
As a fragile ceasefire buckles, Trump must finally show he can say no to Netanyahu THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Israel’s brutal strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut require a strong rebuke from the White House if there is to be any chance of a peace deal in the Middle East The Independent UK · Apr 9
‘Mental breakdown’: oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit Seafarer refuses to sail through the strait, citing safety risks and mounting psychological toll The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
US is ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelensky The president of Ukraine warned that a long war in the Gulf would drain resources desperately needed to hold off the Russian invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 9
Keir Starmer: It takes more than just words to make US-Iran ceasefire permanent The Prime Minister said Gulf leaders were aware of the ‘fragile’ nature of the agreement. The Independent UK · Apr 9
Some countries in Asia are rationing energy – why they’ve been hit hardest by the crisis in the Gulf The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil, has been largely blocked by Iran since hostilities broke out in late February. This has, at times, caused oil prices… The Conversation · Apr 9
British Airways drops key Middle East route and cuts flights from Heathrow to Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv The airline will step up flights to India and Africa as it pivots away from Gulf The Independent UK · Apr 9
Experts see no sign of shipping revival in Strait of Hormuz despite US-Iran ceasefire Just three vessels have transited the critical waterway since the ceasefire was announced The Independent UK · Apr 9
Sarwar’s £100m emergency aid package to help Scots through Gulf crisis The Scottish Labour leader announced action to help households and businesses after the conflict in the Middle East has seen prices soar. Evening Standard · Apr 9
Bahrain Airport reopens: Flights resume after airspace shutdown as routes return across Gulf, India and Europe Bahrain's airspace has reopened after a multi-day closure due to regional tensions, allowing Bahrain International Airport to resume operations. National carrier Gulf Air is gradually restoring flights to over 15 destinations, prioritizing high-demand routes. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses as operations are phased and schedules remain limited amid… The Times of India · Apr 9
Starmer says talks with Gulf leaders have reinforced sense Iran war ceasefire is ‘fragile’ – as it happened Prime minister has been in talks with Saudi crown prince and UAE president today The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
Stop attacks on Lebanon, Britain tells Israel amid fragile ceasefire as it warns Tehran not to 'hijack' Strait of Hormuz Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also told Tehran to stop ‘hijacking’ the Strait of Hormuz as the truce between the US and Iran was hanging by a thread Evening Standard · Apr 9
Why oil and gas prices could stay high in Europe even if the Iran war ends Energy prices in Europe could stay high for a while, even though the region doesn’t rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what’s behind it. Euronews · Apr 9
Evening Standard · Apr 8 Starmer to meet Middle East leaders amid fragile Iran ceasefire The Prime Minister continued his two-day visit to the Gulf region after meeting the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Iran's proposal to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates trade norms To end the war with the United States and Israel, Iran is demanding the right to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as a precondition for reopening the waterway vital to world oil supplies
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Starmer says UK wants to help with opening of Hormuz strait on Gulf visit PM meets Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia before further visits to regional allies, who may see him as more reliable than Trump
The Independent UK · Apr 8 What would peace in the Gulf mean for airlines and passengers? Plane Talk: Before things get better, they can only get worse
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Will shipping in the strait of Hormuz – and oil prices – return to normal? Analysts say doubts over stability of the ceasefire and damage to production sites mean the energy crisis is far from over
Whats Hot · Apr 8 Iran Moves to Tighten Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Fragile Ceasefire Iran is seeking to assert greater control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz during a delicate two-week ceasefire, introducing a controversial proposal that could reshape maritime transit in the region. The plan involves mandatory monitoring of all vessels and an unusual requirement for oil tankers to pay transit fees…
The Times of India · Apr 8 Strait of Hormuz toll? Iran to demand crypto payment from shipping firms - report Under the proposed system, tankers would be required to share cargo details via email before being assigned a transit fee, reportedly set at $1 per barrel. Payments would be made in digital currencies. “Once the email arrives and Iran completes its assessment, vessels are given a few seconds to pay…
The Times of India · Apr 8 Starmer Heads to Gulf as UK Pushes to Secure Hormuz Lifeline After Ceasefire Keir Starmer is heading to the Gulf in a high-stakes diplomatic push to secure the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The narrow waterway, critical for global oil and gas shipments, has been at the center of escalating tensions…
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Trump says charging countries to use Strait of Hormuz could be ‘joint venture’ with Iran: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’ Iran wants to keep charging commercial ships to pass through the waterway - a move that could be in breach international law but could reportedly rake in millions of dollars
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Ceasefire changes little for shipping in strait of Hormuz, experts say Analysts expect only limited increase in shipping as vessels will still need to seek Iranian permission to transit
Evening Standard · Apr 8 Starmer arrives in Gulf for talks with allies after US-Iran ceasefire agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping as part of the deal.