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The Latest Breaking News from Hormuz

Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime

US president reduced to bemoaning Tehran’s ‘unbelievable duplicity’ as he struggles to find solid negotiating ground

The Guardian - UK

How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessions

Iran is pursuing a strategy of calibrated escalation to raise the economic and strategic costs for the US and its allies by threatening the Strait of Hormuz, key shipping lanes and energy infrastructure. Analysts say Tehran aims to strengthen its negotiating position, expand regional influence and force concessions without triggering…

The Economic Times

UK economy faces recession if strait of Hormuz remains closed, EY warns - as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

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Saudi oil tanker heads to India as Red Sea, Hormuz traffic slows amid attacks

US Iran war: A Saudi crude tanker carrying 2 million barrels is headed to Sikka port where Reliance Industries receives most of his cride oil, after crossing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, even as tanker attacks and Houthi threats disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. Vessel traffic…

The Economic Times

Skirting Hormuz Is A Logistical Nightmare. Time To Pursue Such A Passage Has Arrived.

Experts have cited logistical nightmares and security threats that make skirting the Hormuz a daunting scenario. Alternative pipelines won't be sufficient to curb reliance on Hormuz as these have only a combined maximum capacity of about nine million barrels per day, compared to 20 million bpd that transited through Hormuz…

International Business Times

Brent crude jumps 7%, climbs over $90 on escalating Middle East strikes

Oil prices surged significantly amid renewed Middle East airstrikes and supply concerns. U.S. crude inventories dropped to a multi-year low, further impacting market sentiment. Military actions in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding regions contributed to price volatility. Analysts predict oil prices will fluctuate within a broad range in the…

The Economic Times

Iran rejects Hormuz deal and launches surprise strike on US forces in Jordan

Tehran rejected an Omani proposal to divide the strait equally and declared Hormuz would "never return to its prewar situation," hours before the IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan in what CENTCOM called an attempted surprise attack.

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'No plans to negotiate with US': Iran dismisses Trump's claims, says Washington 'pleaded for end of conflict'

In a firm stance, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has made it clear that there are no intentions to negotiate with the United States. Instead, the focus remains on fruitful discussions with Oman. He warned that any European naval ships entering the Strait of Hormuz would be treated as legitimate targets.…

The Economic Times

US joins forces with Saudis to strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

Oil price spikes after flare-up of fighting and claimed Iranian attacks on three tankers in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Oman Pitches Iran Voluntary Fee Plan for Hormuz Ships Modelled on Malacca Strait System

Oman suggests voluntary fees for ships using the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ease tensions and stabilise oil markets. The proposal mirrors the Malacca model, but Iran's agreement is crucial.

International Business Times UK

From the strait of Hormuz to the North Sea, a global maritime war rages around us – and more than the price of oil is at stake

The collapse of the rules-based order is not confined to the land: we’re imperilled as centuries of maritime cooperation sink beneath the waves, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Trump pulls back after Iran crosses his red line as U.S. military breaks two-week streak of air strikes amid talks for potential Hormuz deal

“They want to make a deal. I just don’t think they’re ready yet, but they do want to make a deal.”

Fortune

Gulf states seen splurging on debt to build new Hormuz bypasses

Persian Gulf nations are preparing to raise more debt to fund ports, pipelines and transport links that reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz as the Iran war continues. Bond issuance has already reached a record $112 billion this year, with investors expecting further supply despite strong demand for Gulf…

The Economic Times

Iran Conflict Fuels $11.5B Equinor Windfall as Hormuz Disruption Lifts Oil Prices

Equinor's profit nearly doubled to $11.48B (£8.6B) as the Iran conflict lifted oil and gas. UK gas bills rose 24% on the same wholesale surge.

International Business Times UK

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Trump faces a catch-22 on Iran because of midterms, says his former commerce secretary: Face inflation furor or withdraw and look weak

“The war itself, in a kind of technical sense, is over … The question is, can we win the peace? And that’s what Hormuz is about,” Trump’s former commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, exclusively tells Fortune.

The Economic Times

India loses Russia oil discount as Red Sea, Hormuz risks upend crude markets

Russia's crude oil discounts for India have disappeared as Middle East supply disruptions and Red Sea shipping risks boost demand for alternative cargoes. Rising crude oil prices and higher import costs could squeeze margins for Indian refiners, including BPCL, as geopolitical tensions reshape global oil trade and energy markets.

International Business Times UK

'We Don't Need the Hormuz Strait': Trump Claims US and Venezuela Now Control 62% of World's Oil Market

President Trump declares U.S. independence from the Strait of Hormuz, citing control over 62% of the world's oil market with Venezuela. Tensions rise as U.S. military actions continue against Iran.

The Guardian - US

Has Trump dragged the US into a forever war in Iran?

He decried endless wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now he may be stuck in one of his own making

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The Economic Times

Trouble is brewing at Middle East's two key chokepoints

Shipping disruptions are emerging in key Middle East oil transit routes. Concerns are rising as vessels alter voyages due to security risks. The Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea are experiencing reduced vessel traffic. Houthi rebels have threatened a full blockade on Saudi Arabian ports. Despite risks, Saudi oil exports…

International Business Times

Analysts Predicted $200 Oil When the U.S. Went to War With Iran. Five Months Later, It Still Hasn't Happened

When the conflict intensified at the end of February, many analysts warned that Brent crude could surge to between $150 and $200 per barrel if Iran succeeded in disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Fortune

Shipping transits slow to a trickle as Strait of Hormuz faces “worst-case scenario”

From shipping lane to battleground: Hormuz crisis forces industry rethink.

Benzinga

Bill O'Reilly Says Trump Is ‘Almost Trapped’ in Iran War as Americans Refuse To Accept Casualties and Hormuz Disruption Drives Gas Above $4

Author and podcaster Bill O’Reilly said on Monday that President Donald Trump has narrowed his options in the war with Iran as casualties rise and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz drives up oil and gasoline prices.

The Economic Times

How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy supplies

Yemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global energy markets significantly. The Red Sea has become a critical alternative oil export route for the Gulf. Disruptions here, alongside the Strait of Hormuz, could cause a major energy crisis. The…

The Guardian - UK

Gilt yields edge higher as Andy Burnham promises to ‘meet fiscal rules’ as prime minister - as it happened

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Euronews

US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless'

US Central Command said it targeted military command centres, air defence systems and missile sites overnight, as Iran's ayatollah called Trump's signature on the interim deal "worthless and invalid" and a negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments.

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