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Oil Prices Fall Despite Iranian Attack Against Vessel In Hormuz Strait; WTI Drops Below $70 a Barrel

Oil prices dropped on Friday despite an Iranian attack against a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Jun 26

UN Halts Plan To Evacuate Sailors Stranded In Strait Of Hormuz After Iranian Strike Against a Vessel

The UN halted an initiative to evacuate sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran struck a vessel.

International Business Times · Jun 26

US wants Iran deal but 'not at any price', Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday Washington would not accept any Iran deal allowing Tehran to impose fees on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, warning it would cause "total chaos". His remarks came after an attack on a vessel forced the United Nations to suspend mariner…

France 24 · Jun 25

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Iran Reportedly Estimates It Could Get $40 Billion a Year From Management Of Hormuz Strait

Iran estimates it could make $40 billion a year from managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jun 25

Iran rejects UN-backed plan to free ships trapped in strait of Hormuz

Blocking of proposal backed by Oman signals new threat to free passage through strait vital to world economy

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says U.S. Military Escorts Prevent Iran From Closing Hormuz Strait

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Iran no longer has the ability to close the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Jun 25

Traffic flows through Hormuz continue to improve as IMO evacuation begins: Monitor

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is showing a marked improvement following a US-Iran agreement, with an average of 22 commodity ships daily since June 15, a significant rise from pre-agreement levels. New IMO evacuation routes are also facilitating the passage of vessels, with hopes of evacuating around 50 seafarers…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Reverse Gains And Drop Again As Rout Continues Among Chipmakers

Stocks were mixed on Wednesday as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped after reversing earlier gains and the Dow Jones edged higher.

International Business Times · Jun 24

Brent Crude Falls To Lowest Level Since The Day Before The Iran War Began

Oil prices continue to drop as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes.

International Business Times · Jun 24

U.N. Maritime Agency Launches Plan to Evacuate 11,000 Seafarers Stranded in Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations' maritime agency has begun implementing a large-scale operation to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stranded aboard hundreds of vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Jun 24

Iran-US technical talks to be held in Switzerland by end of June, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during his tour of Gulf countries Wednesday that he believed technical talks between the United States and Iran would resume on June 29 or 30 in Switzerland. Earlier Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel would not withdraw from south Lebanon, even under…

France 24 · Jun 24

UN launches evacuation of 11,000 stranded sailors in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran toll dispute

The UN is actively facilitating the evacuation of approximately 11,000 sailors from the Strait of Hormuz, a critical move emerging from a recent US-Iran peace accord. While maritime activities begin to resume, disputes linger regarding the future management and potential tariffs of the strait's usage. The US upholds its position…

The Times of India · Jun 24

UN starts evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire

A major evacuation plan is now underway for over 11,000 seafarers aboard hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf. Following a ceasefire deal between Iran and the U.S., the UN's International Maritime Organization is coordinating the phased departure through the Strait of Hormuz. Safety guarantees have been secured, with temporary…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

UN launches Hormuz evacuation for 11,000 stranded seafarers

The operation follows a peace agreement between the United States and Iran that ended months of conflict and allowed commercial shipping to resume through one of the world's most important maritime routes.

Euronews · Jun 23

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The Economic Times · Jun 18

IMO definition of Brazil corn ethanol carbon footprint a landmark step, producers say

The International Maritime Organization's decision to define Brazilian corn ethanol's carbon footprint at 20.8 grams CO2e per megajoule marks a significant step towards maritime transport becoming a major market for the sector.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

Oman resists US pressure to break ties with Iran over strait of Hormuz

Sultanate says talks with Tehran are limited to lawful management of waterway, but Washington has doubts about neutrality

International Business Times UK · May 31

Michelle Obama Calls Barack Obama a 'Bully', Discusses Marriage Hardships

Michelle Obama humorously discusses Barack's enthusiasm for Spielberg films on her podcast, while also reflecting on the realities of marriage, highlighting both playful and serious aspects of their relationship.

Euronews · May 25

Iran says it is charging fees for 'navigational services' through Strait of Hormuz

Iran effectively shuttered the crucial waterway in the early days of the war and in mid-April the US responded by imposing its own blockade on Iranian ports.

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Euronews · May 22

Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map

Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control.

The Independent UK · May 1

Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open

The world’s maritime nations preserved a plan to adopt the first global carbon fee on shipping, as they agreed to keep working on it in the fall and adjourned their meeting

The Guardian - UK · May 1

How LNG interests are seeking to disrupt global talks on decarbonising shipping

Observers say pressure on IMO negotiations appears to be linked to countries that have invested heavily in liquefied natural gas

Euronews · Apr 28

Brussels instructs EU countries to be tough on net-zero shipping goals at key IMO talks

The high-level talks come after a disastrous meeting in October, when a proposal to tax shipping emissions was blocked by the United States. Within the EU, Greece, Italy and Malta remain hesitant to support the proposal.

Euronews · Apr 16

No country can legally restrict navigation in Strait of Hormuz, UN maritime chief says

The Secretary-General of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) told Euronews that shipping shouldn’t become "collateral" in conflicts.

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime

Iran is cementing its hold over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding vessels give up detailed information and detour into Iranian waters before being vetted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26

‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz

Many of the vessels willing to make the crossing are taking an alternative route through Iranian waters

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