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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

Not Just Oil: 3 Fertilizer Stocks Boosted by Hormuz Closure

Fertilizer prices are starting to rise due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, which benefits North American producers that can manufacture inputs domestically.

MarketBeat

British military officers called in to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

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China’s icy silence on Trump’s Strait of Hormuz plea exposes a terrifying truth about his global standing

China has remained completely silent on President Donald Trump’s recent request for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. This lack of response comes as the president has been actively seeking international military support to secure the vital waterway.

The Mary Sue

Vance warns Americans of ‘rough road ahead’ as gas prices soar but promises it’s a ‘temporary blip’

Vance’s remarks come as cost of gas in the U.S. continues to rise due to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

The mine-ridden Strait of Hormuz won’t be easy to clear – here’s why

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The Independent UK

Why Iran’s ‘drifting’ mines in the Strait of Hormuz will be so difficult to clear – despite Trump’s claim ‘we don’t need help’

Experts tell The Independent that mine clearance is a ‘slow and grinding business’

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Trump attacks Nato over Strait of Hormuz as he issues new threat

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The Independent UK

Trump Lashes Out At Australia For Refusing To Back His Iran Offensive

Donald Trump has publicly taken aim at Australia for refusing to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the war in Iran.

Pedestrian.tv

CNN put Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz statements on a timer, and he flipped his position so fast even the anchor couldn’t keep up

Gave five different answers under 40 minutes.

We Got This Covered

Is Asia’s energy lifeline on the line due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz?

Countries across Asia are scrambling to contain surging energy costs and fuel shortages as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten supplies.

Euronews

The Media's Overpopulation Panic

Plus: Strait talk, vaccines and the courts, Ted Cruz vs. the Oscars, and more...

Reason

Why the Strait of Hormuz is so important and how it could be opened to ships again

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The Independent UK

Ray Dalio Says US Will Lose The War With Iran if It Fails to Break the Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns that the United States risks an 'empire-ending' defeat and the collapse of the petrodollar if it fails to break Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Independent UK

How countries are cutting deals with Iran to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz – and undermine Trump

IN DEPTH: The sea channel has become perilous for oil tankers since Iran claimed control of it during the war. But experts tell Bryony Gooch that Tehran may be willing to grant safe passage to countries willing to engage in diplomacy

The Times of India

Why Trump's 'beautiful armada' cannot take control of the Strait of Hormuz

The proposal from President Trump to assemble an international naval coalition for the defense of the Strait of Hormuz encounters formidable obstacles. Iran's advanced A2/AD capabilities—featuring an array of missiles, drones, and submarines—combined with the strait's challenging topography, complicates even the strongest navy's efforts to maintain a permanent presence.

Euronews

'NATO is not obliged to help Trump in Iran,' Finnish FM Valtonen tells Euronews

European NATO allies are rejecting demands by US President Trump to shield the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian disruption. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says while it's not NATO's responsibility to help the US, Europe has "very strong" cards if does decide to send a mission to the region.

Fortune

Ray Dalio warns a 'final battle' for the Strait of Hormuz is coming

Dalio says that if the President Trump can’t get control over the strait, he risks permanently damaging U.S. credibility on the world stage.

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Euronews

Newsletter: Europe resists US pressure to force re-opening of Strait of Hormuz

Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Finnish Foreign Minister Elena Valtonen speak to Europe Today.

International Business Times UK

From Tokyo to Canberra, Trump's Closest Pacific Allies Are Turning Their Backs on His Hormuz Warship Demand

Donald Trump's plan to form a naval coalition at the Strait of Hormuz hits a snag as Japan and Australia refuse to send warships, raising questions about the coalition's viability.

Fortune

'Blackmail is also not what I wish for': America’s allies are ghosting Trump on Strait of Hormuz

The price of oil sank Monday after Bessent said the U.S. “allowed” tankers to cross, despite the lack of assistance.

The Times of India

‘Struck more than 7,000 targets’: Donald Trump says Iran has been ‘literally obliterated’ as he presses allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump declared Iran's military "literally obliterated" after over 7,000 strikes, claiming significant reductions in missile and drone attacks. Despite asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, he urged allies to assist in securing shipping, but faced cool responses from key nations like Germany and Japan.

Euronews

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to Europe?

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting energy prices for industries and households, but the vital trade passage also accounts for a significant share of fertiliser shipments, threatening long-term food production. Euronews' explainer goes through the main issues affecting the Strait.

Evening Standard

Ireland not involved in Strait of Hormuz security, Taoiseach says

Ireland will not be getting involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz, the Taoiseach has said.

International Business Times UK

Trump Asks 7 Countries to Send Warships in Strait of Hormuz—No Commitments Yet as Tensions Escalate

President Donald Trump calls on seven nations, including China and the UK, to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

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