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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.”

Fortune · Apr 12

China mapping ocean around India to avert its own Hormuz moment in Strait of Malacca?

At the heart of this push lies a strategic concern long associated with Beijing: securing critical sea lanes, particularly through the Strait of Malacca, and reducing vulnerabilities in the event of a conflict that could threaten its energy and trade lifelines. This vulnerability has a direct bearing on India’s strategic…

The Times of India · Apr 12

Your Gas Tank vs. Their Nuclear Bomb: How the Failed US-Iran Deal Just Triggered a Global Economic Meltdown

The U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Pakistan have collapsed after 21 hours, leaving the Strait of Hormuz and a fragile Middle East ceasefire hanging in the balance.

International Business Times UK · Apr 12

Iran is demanding tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pay tolls in crypto: What we know so far

The Iranian regime has increasingly resorted to digital assets to evade U.S. sanctions.

Fortune · Apr 10

Barbra Streisand reminds the world that Trump’s lies are for the gullible — and plenty are still falling for it

Barbra Streisand just dropped another pointed critique of President Donald Trump on BlueSky on April 8, 2026, sharing a quote from Representative Jim McGovern saying, “So he’ll stop bombing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz which was open before he started bombing Iran. Got it.” This sentiment, originally shared…

The Mary Sue · Apr 10

North Sea oil prices hit record high amid Strait of Hormuz row

It eclipses the previous record, set during the 2008 financial crisis

The Independent UK · Apr 10

North Sea oil price rises to record high amid tension over ceasefire

It came as President Donald Trump accused Iran of not abiding by the agreement to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard · Apr 10

'NATO not obliged to reopen the Strait,' Turkey's trade minister tells Euronews

US President Trump has issued an ultimatum to NATO countries to find a solution to reopening the Strait of Hormuz within days. Turkey – which has the second-largest army in NATO – says the alliance is not obliged to intervene.

Euronews · Apr 10

Trump casts doubt on Iran ceasefire with Strait of Hormuz remarks

US President Donald Trump says that Iran will "never have a nuclear weapon", dismissing criticism of a "premature victory" regarding the nation. He criticised Iran's management of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a "very poor job". The remarks cast doubt on the stability of a…

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Starmer and Trump hold fresh talks over Strait of Hormuz – here’s what to know

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The Independent UK · Apr 9