Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday Oil prices are rising in early market trading after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday The Independent UK · Apr 12
The Latest: US military warns it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement The Independent UK · Apr 12
Orban Loses, Iran Walks Out, Pope Dies — Has JD Vance Truly Been Cursed? Vice President JD Vance's recent diplomatic tour coincided with a series of unfortunate events, including the passing of Pope Francis and the electoral defeat of Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán. International Business Times UK · Apr 12
Fox News Cuts Off Trump Mid-Rant as He Defends Iran War, Renames Gulf and Shrugs Off Civilisation Threat Donald Trump's recent Fox News interview covered a range of topics including the US war on Iran, oil prices, and election fraud claims, leaving even his favored network scrambling. International Business Times UK · Apr 12
Trump Responds to Iranian Blockade of Strait of Hormuz By Blockading It After walking out of peace talks in Pakistan, the U.S. and Iran are now playing a game of chicken. Reason · Apr 12
Iran’s crumbling economy is the regime’s greatest weakness with prices up 40% since the war began while authorities worry about making payroll An Iranian official told Reuters the country “will face a disaster” if sanctions aren’t lifted. Fortune · Apr 12
Strait of Hormuz blockade comes into effect as Starmer rejects Trump's plan Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports follows the failure of face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad Evening Standard · Apr 12
Trump Threatens to Blow Iranian Forces 'to Hell' as Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Takes Effect Trump orders an immediate US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks in Pakistan collapse, threatening to blow any Iranian forces 'to hell.' International Business Times UK · Apr 12
US will ‘probably’ need to use special forces to get Iran’s uranium, says Nikki Haley as she rules out 2028 run Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said that the United States will “probably” have to deploy special forces to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile. The Times of India · Apr 12
Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail Iran warns move would breach ceasefire as US president also repeats threats to strike critical infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
‘Best and ‘sweetest’ oil’: Trump can’t wait for his favorite thing, even if it endangers American-Iran negotiations Nothing and nobody has received this level of sweet talk. We Got This Covered · Apr 12
How a Netanyahu phone call to JD Vance 'shifted focus' in Iran-US negotiations The United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after marathon 21-hour talks in Islamabad, casting uncertainty over a fragile two-week ceasefire, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown. The Times of India · Apr 12
Trump declares victory, but the Iran war is a failure on all fronts THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: America’s approach to Iran – whether militarily, regarding peace talks or securing a deal on nuclear weapons – has led to the catastrophe that is the current situation in the Middle East The Independent UK · Apr 12
UK ‘will not be involved’ in Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade Trump has threatened to stop tankers from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Apr 12
Axios · Apr 12 Trump pitches Iran blockade as boon to U.S. oil Trump urged China to buy more U.S. oil.
The Independent UK · Apr 12 Trump says US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran fail Talks collapse without progress as Tehran stands firm on nuclear ambitions
AAP · Apr 12 Spoils of Iran war to deliver Chalmers a budget boost The federal budget will be billions of dollars better off, even with added spending, because of higher commodity prices and inflation, a top economist says.
The Times of India · Apr 12 2 tankers make U-turn near Strait of Hormuz as Iran–US talks collapse Two empty crude tankers turned back near Iran's Larak Island while attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz. This occurred as negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad reportedly failed to reach an agreement, with Iran's nuclear program cited as a key point of contention.
The Guardian - US · Apr 12 US lawmakers split on party lines over negotiations’ failure to end Iran war Republicans call on Trump to ‘finish the job’ while top Democrats warn against resuming hostilities
Evening Standard · Apr 12 ‘No UK involvement’ in Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade The US president has threatened to stop tankers from entering or leaving the channel.
Fortune · Apr 12 Here’s how a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could work. ‘This is a big task, and it’s a big gamble’ “It puts economic pressure on Tehran without destroying the oil facilities, which you should want to preserve into the future.”
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 12 Iran's forced nationwide internet blackout becomes second-longest on record as it passes 1,000 hours offline — possessing Starlink terminals punishable by death, country using 'military-grade jamming' against service Iran's nationwide Internet blackout has crossed the 1,000-hour mark and is now the second longest nation-scale shutdown ever measured.
The Times of India · Apr 12 How are China and Iran cornering US without firing a shot amid tensions in Gulf China and Iran are increasingly using global supply chains and strategic chokepoints to counter the United States, reshaping economic warfare and exposing Washington’s vulnerabilities, according to a report by The Washington Post that examines how, when, where, why and how these tactics are playing out in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape.
Barchart · Apr 12 Iran Ceasefire, Bank Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets face extraordinary uncertainty following the collapse of lengthy U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks that ended with no deal, as Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed Iranian officials "have chosen not to accept our terms."
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12 The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows Editorial: An American blockade in the strait of Hormuz raises energy-market dangers after failed negotiations – pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse