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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

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’

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

'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…

The Times of India

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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

Evening Standard

India and Pakistan-flagged vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

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.

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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

The Independent UK

'We did a good job': Trump hails US role in Iran war, says Tehran may take 10 years to rebuild

US President Trump stated that US-Israel military operations against Iran are progressing well, inflicting damage that could take a decade to rebuild. He emphasized the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. His vice resident Vance echoed concerns about regional militia threats, as US forces conducted strikes on hardened…

The Times of India

'Posed risk to shipping': US says it hit Iran missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound munitions

US forces struck Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz with powerful munitions, citing a threat to international shipping. This action follows President Trump's assertion that the US needs no allied support for its operations against Iran. Meanwhile, regional tensions are escalating with reports of Iran's security chief's death…

The Times of India

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.

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Lindsey Graham Says Trump Is Furious At Europe Over Strait Of Hormuz Snub — Oil Supply At Risk

Lindsey Graham reveals Trump's anger at Europe over the Strait of Hormuz snub, raising fears of oil supply disruption, rising prices, and a widening rift between Western allies.

International Business Times UK

DOGE cut the State Department’s oil and gas experts just months before war in Iran sent prices through the roof, report claims

‘Before any of this should have happened, there should have been discussion about what are the implications of this,’ a former State Department staffer said

The Independent UK

Iran oil crisis: why NZ’s car dependence is now a strategic liability

The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices past US$100 a barrel – and Kiwis flocking to fill up. Petrol just hit NZ$3 a litre and some stations have reported running dry.

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The Independent UK

Trump says we ‘don’t need help’ from other Nato nations in Iran after leaders turn down his requests

None of America’s traditional allies are heeding Donald Trump’s demand for help protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

International Business Times UK

'Corrupt Coward' Donald Trump Warns Keir Starmer of NATO Fallout as UK Refuses to Join Iran Conflict

US President Donald Trump erupts at reporters over Iran war troop deployments and fundraising backlash, then warns Keir Starmer that UK's hands-off approach risks NATO's future. As casualties rise and the Strait of Hormuz hangs in balance, transatlantic tensions simmer amid calls for dialogue over dominance.

Euronews

Macron says France could join Hormuz ship escorts once situation 'calmer'

The French president rejected US President Trump's calls for immediate action to reopen the key oil route, but said an international escort mission could be considered once fighting subsides.

Roll Call

Irish PM tells Trump ‘all conflicts come to an end,’ nudging him to end Iran war - Roll Call

As President Trump slammed NATO allies over the Strait of Hormuz, his Irish counterpart urged him to start wrapping up his war with Iran.

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Trump is panicking over Hormuz, promising a grim future, but Germany chooses sarcasm to point out his hypocrisy

Germany is having some fun at Trump’s expense, and I am here for the tea.

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

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

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International Business Times 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.

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.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Warns Europe 'We Will Remember' After Iran War Snub as Ex-President Claim Sparks Doubt

European leaders reject Donald Trump's call to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, citing lack of consultation and unclear strategy as tensions rise with Iran.

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