The Latest Breaking News from Hormuz

How could strait of Hormuz closure affect UK food and medicine supplies?

Effects of Iran’s blockade will depend on how long crisis lasts as disruption ripples through supply chains

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

Macron rejects military plan as allies push to reopen Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that using military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be “unrealistic”, as more than 40 countries held talks on restoring access to the vital shipping route, compromised by the war in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 2

‘I have a problem with certain Indians’: Dinesh D’Souza reacts to ‘gays of Hormuz’ comment in viral No Kings protest video

A viral street interview from a US protest has sparked reactions online, with conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza criticising what he called the “wrong” kind of cultural assimilation among some Indian Americans.

The Times of India · Apr 2

Iran endgame, gas prices, Hormuz crisis & more: Key takeaways from Donald Trump's speech

President Trump announced Operation Epic Fury is nearing completion, stating the Iran conflict will end within two to three weeks. He advised nations facing oil crises to purchase from the US or seize oil from the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing Iran's untrustworthiness and its history of attacks.

The Times of India · Apr 2

Penny Wong to join talks with 35 countries, excluding US, to explore ways to reopen strait of Hormuz

Talks, convened by the UK, will examine ‘all viable diplomatic and political measures’ to get critical waterway open

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1

Israel hits Iran with waves of attacks and says it killed top Hezbollah commander

War shows little sign of easing despite Donald Trump claiming Iranian leadership ‘just asked’ for ceasefire

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

Economic chaos or new normal? Three possible scenarios if Trump leaves Iran without reopening Strait of Hormuz

The Strait has become a central anxiety for Washington’s allies since Tehran forced its effective closure

The Independent UK · Apr 1

US Will Be 'Done in Iran' in 2-3 Weeks, Shifts Strait of Hormuz Duty—'Countries That Rely on it Must Step Up'

President Donald Trump has announced the US military could be 'done' in Iran within three weeks. He has ordered allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz and warned the UK to 'fight for yourself'.

International Business Times UK · Apr 1

Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer

US understood not to be invited directly to talks that will explore ways of reopening critical waterway

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

Oil Prices Plunge as Donald Trump Announces US Forces Will Leave Iran Within Weeks

Oil prices whipsawed around $100 a barrel after Donald Trump said US forces could leave Iran within weeks, despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely shut. Traders are now trying to square the president's upbeat timeline with escalating attacks and a deepening regional supply shock.

International Business Times UK · Apr 1