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Why the Strait of Hormuz remains critical for the global economy

This narrow shipping route in the Gulf region sees one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passing through, fuelling a big part of the global economy. And Iran controls its northern side.

Euronews

Iran is considering closing the strait of Hormuz – why this would be a major escalation

Faced with the prospect of continuing Israeli airstrikes and further American involvement, Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved plans to close the strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation

Strait of Hormuz Explained: The Key to Global Energy Security

The Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of global oil daily, but Iran's threats to close it amid 2025 tensions could push prices to £80 ($100) per barrel. Learn why this waterway is critical and what's at stake.

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Trump’s threat of ‘regime change’ in Iran is being greeted with calm and enthusiasm by the markets

Investors are unconcerned about major oil disruptions, reasoning that Iran is unlikely to close the Strait of Hormuz and harm its own economy.

Fortune

Marco Rubio Urges China To Intervene, Calls Strait Of Hormuz Closure 'Economic Suicide' For Iran: 'We Retain Options To Deal With That'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route for global crude oil. Rubio’s warning comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Benzinga

Price of oil could spike after Iran’s parliament votes to close key shipping route

Move could cause a global recession and comes in response to the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites

The Guardian - UK

China sends dozens of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait

The move came shortly after a British warship crossed the strait, an act welcomed by Taiwan but condemned by Beijing as provocative.

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Taiwan detects dozens of Chinese aircraft near island after UK ship patrol

Taipei says an estimated 15 Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Israel-Iran crisis: How vital is the Strait of Hormuz for oil market?

Tensions between Israel and Iran have raised fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and LNG. Experts warn that even the threat of closure could rattle markets and push energy prices sharply higher.

Euronews

Energy markets are poised to be the next battlefield in the spiraling Israel-Iran conflict

An Iranian lawmaker said closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint in the global energy trade, was under serious consideration.

Fortune

Israel-Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Price Surge As Strait Of Hormuz Faces Closure Risk

Analysts warn that targeting Iran's oil production and export facilities could drive prices to $80-$100 per barrel, leading to historic pump price increases in import-dependent nations like Turkey and Spain.

International Business Times

What’s at stake for Europe if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked?

Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, but what would that mean for Europe and what is at stake if it happens?

Euronews

Oil markets are spooked as Iran-Israel tensions escalate

Israel’s strike on Iran, and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation fuel fears of Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions.

Al Jazeera

Oil Prices Jump Over 8%: Mukesh Sahdev Warns of a Looming Blockade of the Hormuz Strait

The underlying fear is not only a reduction in Iranian oil supply but also a broader disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important passage point for crude oil transportation, which connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf and is a vital shipping route for Middle…

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Australia’s Torres Strait islands: one of the last undiscovered places Down Under

Even most Aussies have never stepped in this remote region of the country. Abha Shah flies in to see what’s on offer, following in the footsteps of A-list visitor Zac Efron

Euronews

Bridge to Sicily: a strategic project for Italy and Europe or a waste of resources?

Construction of the bridge across the Strait of Messina will start this year, assures the Italian government. This mammoth undertaking that aims to link the island of Sicily to the region of Calabria is one of the most expensive and controversial infrastructure projects worldwide.

Al Jazeera

China says US naval patrol of Taiwan Strait poses security risk

The US Navy described its patrol as a ‘routine’ exercise through the international waterway.

The Conversation

What a ‘forgotten’ Torres Strait Island Paralympian teaches us about representation, achievement and history

The full significance of Harry Mosby’s silver-medal win in the men’s discus at the 1976 Paralympic Games in Canada was unrecognised for 45 years: Paralympics Australia thought he was a Western Australian.

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Top Biden Aide, Chinese Military Brass Clash On Taiwan In Beijing Talks

A senior Chinese military official warned the United States to stop "collusion" with Taiwan while top White House aide Jake Sullivan stressed the importance of stability in the tense Strait in a rare one-on-one meeting Thursday, both sides said.

The Hindu

Taiwan, a Malacca blockade and India’s options

There are multiple constraints in regard to India’s options in the Strait of Malacca in the event of a U.S.-China skirmish over Taiwan

Zenger

U.S. Approves $440M Ammunition Deal For Taiwan Amid Heightened Tensions

Xi's Forces Cross Taiwan Strait as Defense Ministry Warns of 'Severe Threats'

Reuters

China flies combat drone around Taiwan; US Navy plane transits strait

A Chinese uncrewed combat aircraft has flown around Taiwan, the island's defence ministry said, showcasing Beijing's ability to attack its fall-back east coast bases, as a U.S. maritime patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait.

The Guardian - UK

If China invaded Taiwan it would destroy world trade, says James Cleverly

UK foreign secretary warns a war across Taiwan strait and likely destruction of semiconductor industry would have global effects

Newsroom.co.nz

Chaos on the Cook Strait

Getting across the Cook Strait has been a logistical challenge over the past few months. The Detail looks at why the ferries have become so unreliable.

The Independent UK

U.S. warship sails in Taiwan Strait after China's exercises

The U.S. Navy has sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait in its first known transit since China carried out a large encirclement exercise around Taiwan

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