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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

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

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Crude Oil Rallies as Iran Peace Talks in Doubt

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +4.16 (+4.61%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1238 (+4.18%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Thursday amid skepticism about a ceasefire in Iran. Crude prices also rose on a report from Axios on Thursday that...

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Iran was always going to close the Strait of Hormuz

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Could this energy crisis be worse for the global economy than COVID?

Despite reports of negotiations between the US and the Iranian regime, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most oil tankers, with only a small number of vessels being allowed to pass. The result is a loss of roughly 11 million barrels per day (mbd) of oil and petroleum…

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Trump reveals Iran’s ‘oil gift’: 10 Pakistan-flagged tankers sent through 'blocked' Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran effectively offered what he described as a “gift” of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, saying as many as 10 Pakistan-flagged tankers passed through the crucial route in recent days.

The Times of India

Why You Should Care About the Billions Flowing Into ETFs as Much as the Oil Flowing Through the Strait of Hormuz

While the Strait of Hormuz is capturing investor attention, ETF inflows are telling a story of their own. Here's what to know.

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The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Provided a Temporary Distraction from a Collapse Brewing in AI Stocks. What Comes Next Could Get Ugly.

April is likely to be the month of a great AI reality check.

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What to know about efforts to end the Iran war after Trump’s ceasefire proposal

Iran denies participating in any negotiations despite efforts by Egypt and other nations to assist

The Independent UK

Trump says US operations in Iran war 'extremely ahead of schedule'

US envoy Steve Witkoff said there were "strong signs" Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator Pakistan.

Euronews

Iran Ceasefire Skepticism Weighs on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.05%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.69%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Inside the Viral 'Lord of the Straits' Video: Iran's Message and the Online Reaction

A viral Iranian animation highlights the Strait of Hormuz crisis, showing geopolitical risks and the potential global oil supply shock.

International Business Times UK

Stocks Fall as Crude Oil Jumps on Doubts About a Ceasefire in Iran

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.77%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.43%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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3 Top Strait of Hormuz Stocks, and How the FCC is Boosting SpaceX

Our senior market strategist unpacks the investing opportunities behind this week’s big headlines, including the SpaceX IPO and the Strait of Hormuz slowdown.

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Putin’s spring offensive in Ukraine has begun. Experts warn Trump has given Russia a window of opportunity

IN FOCUS: With Russia funding its war effort through financial gains from the close of the Strait of Hormuz, and amping up attacks while Trump’s eye is turned towards the Middle East, experts tell Maira Butt that this is a very delicate moment for Ukraine

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Euronews

Iran reportedly allows Spanish ships to transit Hormuz strait due to position on war

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes and before the war carried around a fifth of global oil supply and key liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf.

The Independent UK

Inside Iran’s ‘toll booth regime’: How Tehran chooses who can pass through Strait of Hormuz

Maritime experts say ships are being ordered to submit detailed documentation to the Iranian authorities before being escorted through a controlled corridor

The Conversation

Iran has been threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz for years – it’s a key part of Tehran’s defence strategy

In a 1974 interview with the shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the US journalist Mike Wallace briefly referred to the dispute over the naming of what has been generally called “Sinus Persicus” (Persian Gulf) since ancient times – and what Wallace called “the Gulf”.

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IRGC navy chief Alireza Tangsiri killed in 'precise and lethal operation,' Israel says

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes and before the war carried around a fifth of global oil supply and key liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf.

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International Business Times

US-Iran War Enters Day 27 as Tehran Rejects Talks, Trump Pushes 15-Point Plan

The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran stretched into its 27th day Thursday with Iranian officials firmly rejecting U.S. overtures for negotiations while President Donald Trump touted a 15-point peace proposal and warned of escalated strikes if Tehran does not accept what Washington calls military defeat.

International Business Times

10 Countries Suffering Biggest Economic Losses From US-Iran War

The ongoing US-Iran war, now in its fourth week, has triggered the largest global energy supply disruption in decades through attacks on infrastructure and threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Euronews

Ships seek Iranian clearance to cross Hormuz as risks rise and insurance costs surge

Surging insurance costs and tighter control over transit in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing shipowners to rethink voyages, with access increasingly shaped by risk, cost and coordination.

The Times of India

Bab al-Mandeb: How the 'Gate of Tears' may emerge as Iran’s second choke point after Hormuz

Iran has issued a stern warning, threatening to disrupt the vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait if the US and Israel attempt a ground invasion of Iranian territory, including Kharg Island. This move, coupled with existing control over the Strait of Hormuz, could significantly escalate economic disruption. Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen are…

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Will Ships Have to Pay to Cross the Strait of Hormuz? Iran Drafts Toll Bill Amid War

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is driving global oil markets deeper into turmoil, as Iran consolidates control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for energy supplies. Tensions have escalated further with warnings from Tehran that the passage could be completely closed if the United States targets…

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Iran Rejects US Peace Plan via Pakistan, Sets 5 Conditions to End War Including Strait of Hormuz Control

US-Iran tensions escalate as Iran rejects a ceasefire proposal, demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz and war reparations. Learn how this impacts global oil supply and market stability.

The Times of India

'It was already open': Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif jabs US’ ‘shifted war goal’ on Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif took a jibe at the United States and Israel, saying that the goal of their war against Iran has “shifted to reopening the Strait of Hormuz."

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