The Latest Breaking News from Hormuz

Trump Dismisses Ceasefire Talk and Claims Strait of Hormuz Will Unblock on Its Own

US President Donald Trump completely rejected a Middle East ceasefire while warning that the blocked Strait of Hormuz will eventually open itself amid soaring energy prices.

International Business Times UK · Mar 20

Donald Trump ‘very surprised’ Australia declined to send troops to strait of Hormuz amid fuel crisis

US president claims he ‘always says yes’ to Australia, Japan and South Korea, after saying he didn’t need help from trio of countries earlier this week

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20

Trump considers "winding down" Iran war without opening Hormuz Strait

This would end the U.S. war effort, but not the global energy crisis the war created.

Axios · Mar 20

Trump hints at wind down of war as US prepares to send more troops to Gulf

Washington considers Kharg Island takeover as Donald Trump calls Nato allies ‘cowards’ for refusal to ‘help open’ strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says

Scott Bessent says actions will increase oil supply and bring down prices, but long-term effects in question

The Guardian - US · Mar 20

Seven U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition

The U.K. led the charge, but the statement is only symbolic for now.

Axios · Mar 19

Can British drones help secure the strait of Hormuz for international shipping?

After pressing allies for support – and being rebuffed – US president Donald Trump now insists that the United States can reopen the Strait of Hormuz alone. However, this would focus the risk on US forces and stretch limited naval resources.

The Conversation · Mar 19

‘Waiting for days’: India feels impact of gas supply chain disruption amid Iran conflict

People struggle to cook and businesses bear brunt as closure of strait of Hormuz slows imports of liquefied petroleum gas

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz

Officials say military planners liaising with US Central Command but situation remains too dangerous for anything to happen soon

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18

Analysts Say Venezuelan Oil Can't Offset The Disruption From The Iran War Crisis: 'It's a Math Problem'

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have rerouted some exports through pipelines that bypass Hormuz, but analysts estimate about 14 million barrels per day remain blocked

Latin Times · Mar 18