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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

Crude Oil Prices Rally on Doubts Over US-Iran Ceasefire

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +3.95 (+4.03%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.1110 (+3.08%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today after President Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran, which could lead to the escalation of hostilities that...

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'Overplayed its hand before': Iran bets Trump will blink first - will the gamble work?

Iran is betting it can outlast President Trump's term in high-stakes negotiations, employing brinkmanship and economic pain tolerance. Analysts warn this strategy, centered on weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz, risks escalating into renewed war if Iran overplays its hand.

The Times of India

Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf countries

Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.

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India 10-year bond yield hits 5-week high on rising oil and war jitters

Hopes for a deal dimmed after Donald Trump said ‌a ceasefire with ⁠Iran was "on ⁠life support". Concerns about oil supply deepened after a senior officer in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said Tehran had expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" far…

The Economic Times

The superpower trap: Xi, Trump, and the myth of American decline

President Trump's China visit occurs amid a US-Iran stalemate, with analysts suggesting Xi Jinping holds more leverage. Many in Beijing view Trump as a symptom of liberal democracy's instability and American decline, validating Xi's "rise of the East" worldview. This perception of US weakness could lead China to miscalculate and…

The Times of India

Global trade’s next top priority: Bypassing the Hormuz chokepoint

Global shipping firms are redesigning trade routes as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt supply chains, raise costs and expose the vulnerability of global commerce to geopolitical conflict.

Euronews

How big oil companies can slow the green transition by suing governments that ban fossil fuels

The UN’s climate summit in Brazil did not produce a fossil fuel roadmap last November, as had been expected. Now the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the fragility of global dependence on fossil fuels.

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The battle for Hormuz risks sparking the next Iran clash

Iran is now controlling passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This new arrangement could continue even after the current conflict ends. Gulf exporters and buyers are uneasy about Iran dictating oil and gas flows. The United States opposes this shift in control. The future of the Gulf hinges on who…

The Economic Times

Shipping industry fears fuel shortages that could drive up prices worldwide

Global shipping companies are bracing for fuel shortages and rising costs as the Iran war disrupts supplies of bunker fuel through the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI rates rise sharply in near future? Oil rises as supply fears return

Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI rates rise sharply in near future? Oil prices increased as hopes for a peace deal faded and supply fears returned. The Strait of Hormuz risk, lower OPEC output, falling US crude stocks, and US-China tensions pushed…

The Economic Times

UAE's main gas complex to resume full capacity next year after attacks

Dubai's major gas processing complex, a global giant, faces a delayed return to full capacity until 2027 following Middle East conflict. Operator ADNOC Gas reported a 15% income drop due to regional instability and market challenges, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade expected to cost millions. Full restoration is anticipated…

The Economic Times

Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

The global maritime industry is facing a looming shortage of the fuel that powers ships as the Iran war chokes off a key shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

France and UK convene 40-nation Hormuz talks, as Iran stand-off continues

The United Kingdom and France are set to co-host a multinational meeting on Tuesday aimed at turning diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz into a practical security operation, as Western powers seek to stabilise the strategically important waterway after months of conflict and disruption.

Radio France Internationale

Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposal

Hopes for an Iran peace deal have dimmed as President Trump stated a ceasefire is "on life support" following Tehran's rejection of a U.S. proposal. Iran presented a list of demands, including an end to the war on all fronts and compensation, which Trump dismissed. The Strait of Hormuz remains…

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Iran-US war latest: Trump accuses media of treason as US intel reportedly claims Tehran retains substantial missile capabilities

Trump says reports that the ‘Iranian enemy is doing well’ are ‘false’

The Economic Times

Oil prices rise as fragile US-Iran talks sustain supply worries

Oil prices edged up in early Asian trade as fragile U.S.-Iran negotiations highlighted supply concerns, with Tehran's response revealing significant differences. Disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and OPEC's reduced output further fueled price stability above $100, while U.S. SPR loans and sanctions on Iranian oil shipments aimed to temper…

The Economic Times

Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax after prices remain high

President Trump supports suspending the federal gasoline tax amid surging prices driven by the Iran war, a move requiring congressional approval. Senator Hawley is introducing legislation for a 90-day suspension of both gas and diesel taxes. While some Democrats previously proposed a similar waiver, Senate leadership remains noncommittal, emphasizing reopening…

The Independent UK

Private jet travel should be restricted amid fuel shortage fears, majority of Brits say

It comes as global fuel supplies continue to be squeezed by Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid its conflict with the US and Israel

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Is China's 'Nostradamus' right? Is a global depression and an escalation in the Strait of Hormuz looming? Here's what happened during the heated Piers Morgan debate

China's 'Nostradamus,' Professor Xueqin Jiang, warns of an impending global depression, a process he believes could span decades. He also highlighted China's unexpected diplomatic role in securing a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, attributing the ongoing tensions to perceived US unreasonableness in negotiations with Iran. The situation carries potentially…

The Times of India

Iran says ready to 'teach a lesson' if attacked after Trump called Tehran's latest peace proposal 'piece of garbage'

Iran's armed forces are prepared to retaliate after President Trump rejected Tehran's ceasefire proposal, escalating regional tensions. The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, has already caused significant energy supply shocks and threatens global food security, with the UN warning of a potential humanitarian crisis.

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Strait of Hormuz Closure Pushes Crude Prices Higher

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Monday closed up +2.65 (+2.78%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0731 (+2.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday after President Trump rejected Iran's response to his latest peace proposal, which prolongs the closure of the Strait...

The Economic Times

Second Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war continues, data shows

A second Qatari LNG tanker, Mihzem, is transiting the Strait of Hormuz to Pakistan under an Iran-approved deal, following the Al Kharaitiyat's passage. This arrangement, facilitated by Pakistan's mediation role, allows Qatari cargoes to cross the waterway on a case-by-case basis amid conflict risks.

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IRGC-linked media outlines plan to tax and control undersea internet cables in the Hormuz Strait — Iran's mouthpiece calls for a cut of $10 trillion of transactions that pulse through the cables daily

The oil and shipping choke point of the Strait of Hormuz looks set to become a digital pressure point with internet cabling under threat.

The Times of India

Iran says US must end 'one-sided pressure', calls its proposal 'generous'

Iran's foreign ministry has urged the US to abandon its "one-sided approach" and accept Tehran's "legitimate demands." These include ending hostilities, lifting blockades, and releasing frozen assets. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated Iran's proposals are reasonable and aim for regional stability, accusing the US of "maximum pressure" and blaming its actions…

The Times of India

‘Totally unacceptable’: Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire response sent via Pakistan

Iran has responded to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, seeking a permanent end to regional conflicts and guarantees for maritime security. President Trump rejected Tehran's position, calling it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" amid rising tensions and drone incidents in the Gulf.

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