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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

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

Donald Trump called Germany to help in Iran war — and their reaction might be the most polite snub he’s ever received

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz directly denied President Donald Trump aid in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. But a week ago, Germany allowed the United States to use the Ramstein Air Base for the Iran war.

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump begged NATO for help in the Strait of Hormuz, but their response has him throwing a tantrum

Bluffing, or is he going to really follow through?

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Crude Oil Prices Rise as Iran Threatens Attacks on Middle Eastern Energy Infrastructure

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.11 (+0.11%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed down -0.0249 (-0.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell back from sharp gains and settled mixed on Wednesday. Energy prices initially rallied sharply on Wednesday, with gasoline soaring to a 3.5-year...

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PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks

Anthony Albanese has criticised attacks in LNG plants in Qatar by Iran, as he indicates he can see the conflict reaching a conclusion.

AAP

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

US-Iran war Day 19 highlights: Mojtaba Khamenei releases rare revenge message, strikes hit airports and energy sites

Iran vows revenge after top security officials were killed in Israeli strikes, escalating the 19-day conflict. Energy infrastructure is hit, oil prices surge, and the war expands regionally with attacks in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. US intelligence notes Iran's government remains intact despite leadership losses, while global powers discuss…

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Orbán's veto, Iran war and high energy prices set to dominate EU summit

Thursday's summit will see EU leaders try to convince Viktor Orbán to lift his controversial veto on the €90 billion to Ukraine. But hopes for a resolution before the Hungarian elections on 12 April are low.

Euronews

Trump Defiant After Allies Snub Call to Protect Strait of Hormuz: 'We Don't Need Any Help'

His statement conflicts with his stance on 16 March, when he said that 'numerous countries' were 'on their way' to assist.

International Business Times UK

Seth Meyers on Trump’s Nato about-face: ‘This is just how Donald Trump does friendship’

Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s rejection by Nato for help with the strait of Hormuz and the resignation of a top counterterrorism official over his war in Iran

The Guardian - US

Oil surges to $110 a barrel after Israel strikes Iran's energy facilities

Brent crude oil prices surged to $110 a barrel after Israel attacked the largest gas plant and another oil facility in Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) reacted by announcing that some Gulf energy sites are "legitimate targets".

Euronews

Stocks Pressured by Inflation Concerns and Iran War Jitters

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.82%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.50%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.48%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Choke on Strait of Hormuz hurts many nations, US is not one of them - in fact, it profits

President Donald Trump's recent appeal to Asian allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the war against Iran, bluntly brought to focus their outsized reliance: "Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must take care of that passage — China, Japan, South Korea…

The Times of India

Tories set to force vote on scrapping fuel duty increase

Oil and gas prices have been driven up as Iran has throttled key shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Stocks Fall as US PPI Jumps and Iran War Escalates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.21%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.30%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Euronews

Dire straits: The handful of marine choke points holding Europe's economy hostage

From the Persian Gulf to the English Channel, a small number of narrow waterways carry the vast bulk of what Europeans eat, buy, and heat their homes with. When one of them is threatened the consequences ripple everywhere.

The Independent UK

Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is heading to the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump

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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Euronews

UN maritime body starts talks on Middle East shipping with Hormuz strait effectively closed

At least 21 ships have been hit, targeted or reported attacks since the start of the conflict, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, a naval monitor.

The Times of India

'Finish off what's left in Iran?' Trump sends 'straight' message to 'non-responsive' allies

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised allies for not backing Washington's military actions against Iran, questioning their commitment. He stated the US, as the world's most powerful nation, doesn't need assistance, despite earlier calls for help to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Many key allies have expressed reluctance to…

Radio France Internationale

France rules out Hormuz military role as Macron defies Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out any immediate French military involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that Paris will not take part in operations while active bombardments continue in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Iran 'issues evacuation warnings for energy facilities across Gulf' as Middle East war rages

Two people killed in Tel Aviv as Iran targets Israel with cluster munitions

The Independent UK

India and Pakistan-flagged vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz

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Euronews

Iran oil exports continue as tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz despite conflict

Dozens of ships are still navigating the Strait of Hormuz as Iran keeps oil flowing, despite continued attacks aimed at one of the world’s most critical trade routes.

The Independent UK

About 90 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since war began. Here’s how

Most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which supplies roughly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil, has been halted since early March

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