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BIZARRE: 7 - What They Never Told You

How the closed Strait of Hormuz poses an existential threat to Asia’s economic engine

“Asia is at the heart of this drama."

Fortune

Trump news at a glance: president blasts Nato allies amid reports US will send more troops to Middle East

Trump called alliance members ‘cowards’ for not wanting ‘to help open’ the strait of Hormuz; more than a dozen nations later made vague offer to help

The Guardian - US

Trump Dismisses Ceasefire Talk and Claims Strait of Hormuz Will Unblock on Its Own

US President Donald Trump completely rejected a Middle East ceasefire while warning that the blocked Strait of Hormuz will eventually open itself amid soaring energy prices.

International Business Times UK

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Donald Trump ‘very surprised’ Australia declined to send troops to strait of Hormuz amid fuel crisis

US president claims he ‘always says yes’ to Australia, Japan and South Korea, after saying he didn’t need help from trio of countries earlier this week

The Guardian - AU

Trump considers "winding down" Iran war without opening Hormuz Strait

This would end the U.S. war effort, but not the global energy crisis the war created.

Axios

Anger grows among UK ministers amid fears Iran war could jeopardise Britain’s fragile finances

Some in cabinet in despair over possible impact of war begun by Donald Trump, who branded Nato allies ‘cowards’

The Guardian - UK

Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of action to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Mr Trump said the alliance was a ‘paper tiger’ without the US.

The Independent UK

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Trump ‘considers risky ground offensive to free Strait of Hormuz’ after branding Nato ‘cowards’

Oil and gas prices have spiked due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - and the US president has attacked Nato for not helping end it

The Independent UK

‘Not our war’: Gulf states weigh up options as existential threat from Iran conflict grows

Arab states have so far only acted defensively, but there is growing fear war is entering new, more dangerous phase

The Guardian - UK

Trump hints at wind down of war as US prepares to send more troops to Gulf

Washington considers Kharg Island takeover as Donald Trump calls Nato allies ‘cowards’ for refusal to ‘help open’ strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says

Scott Bessent says actions will increase oil supply and bring down prices, but long-term effects in question

The Guardian - US

Seven U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition

The U.K. led the charge, but the statement is only symbolic for now.

Axios

Can British drones help secure the strait of Hormuz for international shipping?

After pressing allies for support – and being rebuffed – US president Donald Trump now insists that the United States can reopen the Strait of Hormuz alone. However, this would focus the risk on US forces and stretch limited naval resources.

The Conversation

‘Waiting for days’: India feels impact of gas supply chain disruption amid Iran conflict

People struggle to cook and businesses bear brunt as closure of strait of Hormuz slows imports of liquefied petroleum gas

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UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz

Officials say military planners liaising with US Central Command but situation remains too dangerous for anything to happen soon

Latin Times

Analysts Say Venezuelan Oil Can't Offset The Disruption From The Iran War Crisis: 'It's a Math Problem'

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have rerouted some exports through pipelines that bypass Hormuz, but analysts estimate about 14 million barrels per day remain blocked

The Guardian - UK

Energy jolt: inside the 20 March Guardian Weekly

Iran, the strait of Hormuz and a global economic shock. Plus: Feminism fights on

The Times of India

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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The Guardian - US

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

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

Trump can’t get his spelling ‘Straight’ in post bashing US allies over Hormuz refusal

President lately has been fixated on whether it is ‘Straits’ or ‘Strait’ of Hormuz but either way, his Truth post botched the execution

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’

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.

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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