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Cocoa Prices Edge Higher as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +24 (+0.74%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +20 (+0.83%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today, with NY cocoa posting a 1-week high. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is supportive for cocoa prices as it...

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‘Will vigorously prosecute’: US warns against trading Iranian oil amid Hormuz blockade move

The United States has warned of vigorous prosecution for anyone involved in buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil. This comes after US-Iran peace talks failed and the US announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, targeting maritime traffic linked to Iran. The blockade aims to prevent sea mines and…

The Times of India

Crude Prices Jump as US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Takes Hold

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +5.91 (+6.12%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1254 (+4.13%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today after peace talks between the US and Iran broke down over the weekend and President Trump imposed a blockade in...

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US blockade of Iranian ports comes into effect as Trump threatens to destroy 'attack ships'

In a social media post on Sunday, Trump said his goal was to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines and reopen it to all shipping, but that Iran must not be allowed to profit from controlling the key cargo waterway.

Euronews

Trump Says U.S. Will Destroy Iranian 'Fast Attack Ships' If They 'Come Anywhere Close To Our BLOCKADE' Of Hormuz Strait

President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iranian "fast attack ships" if they attempt to disrupt the U.S.'s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which went into effect on Monday.

International Business Times

Why US Stocks Fell Today: Dow Drops 247 Points As Oil Surges After Trump's Iran Blockade

President Trump's decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz impacts US stock futures and oil prices. Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 247 points and Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel.

International Business Times UK

Blocking what is already closed: Why Trump is blockading Hormuz Strait

President Trump has threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. This move aims to increase pressure on Iran. The waterway is crucial for global oil shipments. Iran has already been limiting access. Trump's action risks further disruption to oil flows. This could lead to higher global oil prices. The US…

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France, UK to hold talks without US on restoring Strait of Hormuz traffic

France and the UK will meet this week to work on restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively shut down by US-Israel war with Iran. The announcement comes as US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade on ships going in or out of Iranian ports. French…

Radio France Internationale

US blockade of Iranian ports begins as Trump warns any ship that comes close will be eliminated

CENTCOM has warned that blockade would apply to all ships regardless of flag

The Independent UK

Iran Says U.S. Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz Amounts To 'Piracy,' Threatens 'Forceful Response'

Iran said the U.S.'s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amounts to "piracy" as oil prices rise again.

International Business Times

Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens piracy and risks outright war against China

ANALYSIS: Trump’s threats to the Strait of Hormuz will make America a pirate nation and risk conflict with China, making Beijing seem like the grown-ups, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Stocks Mixed as US Set to Blockade the Strait of Hormuz

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.21%. Stock indexes are mixed this morning even as crude oil prices surge after President...

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U.S. NATO Allies Won't Join Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz As Alliance Tensions Continue

Two key NATO members said they won't join the U.S.'s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions between Washington and several members of the alliance continues.

International Business Times

No endgame? How Iran war is testing Trump's strategy

The Islamabad peace talks have collapsed, dashing hopes of a near-term end to the Iran war. Buoyed, no doubt, by January’s near-flawless operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump authorised Operation Epic Fury, launching joint strikes with Israel on Iran on February 28 —…

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Donald Trump Claims 150 Iranian Ships are 'Underwater' as World Braces for 10 AM Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Donald Trump has announced a total US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz starting at 10 AM EDT today. The President claimed 150 Iranian Navy ships are already 'underwater' despite a lack of independent verification.

The Times of India

‘Closure deeply damaging’: Keir Starmer announces UK-France summit on restoring navigation in Strait of Hormuz

British PM Keir Starmer on Monday said the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is “deeply damaging” to global shipping and is worsening cost-of-living pressures worldwide, as Britain and France prepare to co-host a high-level summit this week.

The Independent UK

Trump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to peace talks after Islamabad negotiations collapse

Negotiations are at an impasse as both sides disagree on Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear programme

The Times of India

'Ready to play full part': France, UK plan joint mission to protect Hormuz shipping route

France and the UK will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising US-Iran tensions. This strictly defensive mission aims to safeguard maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, separate from ongoing hostilities, and will be deployed when conditions permit.

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Prices Top $100 After U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse, Big Bank Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.62%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.64% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel after President Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following…

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As the U.S. Navy attempts to take control of the Strait of Hormuz today, Trump asks the Pope to shut up

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

Euronews

US to blockade Iranian ports, risking wider war over Strait of Hormuz

US‑Iran talks in Pakistan have collapsed as Trump announced the blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday afternoon, stoking war fears and pushing oil prices sharply higher.

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‘Sorry, WHAT!?’: Piers Morgan completely baffled by Donald Trump’s Hormuz blockade

The never-ending tantrum cycle of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

Oil prices jump back above $100 a barrel after Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Stock markets have not reacted as fiercely as they did at the start of the conflict amid belief US-Iran talks may resume

Evening Standard

PM refuses to join Trump’s Iran blockade and vows not to get dragged into war

Sir Keir Starmer said his efforts had been focused on trying to get the Strait of Hormuz open.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz after Trump's blockade announcement

Lloyd’s List Intelligence says ships have stopped moving through the Strait of Hormuz

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