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Strait of Hormuz is hosting gunboat diplomacy as US and Iran vie for most effective blockade

Iran’s goal is to maintain chokehold on the global economy, even as some say it could run out of oil storage by Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Ships fired upon as Iran claims it is ‘lawfully enforcing’ control over Strait of Hormuz

The attacks come after the US seized an Iranian container ship at the weekend

The Independent UK

Citi Says Oil Prices Could Surge to $130 A Barrel if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Citi analysts warned of how quickly the oil market could tighten if the Strait of Hormuz does not fully reopen soon, noting that crude could climb as high as $130 a barrel.

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Qatar backs ceasefire as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad

Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets.

Euronews

The Iran war's biggest 'losers' are now 2026's top-performing markets

The stock markets that were supposed to pay the highest price for the Iran war are now the ones leading the 2026 league table, and the rebound from March's Hormuz panic has been one of the most aggressive relief rallies in years.

Euronews

Strait of Hormuz military talks to be led by UK and France – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

US seizes Iranian ship but both sides say Pakistan talks on

TOI Correspondent from Washington: Despite mixed signals, especially over the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship by the US as part of its blockade of the Hormuz, both sides indicated they were planning to send negotiators to peace talks in Pakistan this week. Quoting officials, the NYT reported that US…

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Experts Warn Against 'Glass Half-Full' Perspective About Investing Through Iran War

Experts are warning that investors might be misreading the latest turns in the Iran war, including a brief reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday with a "glass half-full view," according to a new report.

International Business Times

First Thing: US military seizes Iran-flagged ship trying to pass strait of Hormuz blockade

Iran decried the seizure as an act of piracy, saying it has no plans to participate in talks with the US. Plus, how Maui residents are rebuilding Lahaina for locals, not tourists

The Guardian - UK

Oil prices rise and markets fall after US seizure of ship hits Iran peace deal hopes

FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended period

The Guardian - UK

Is Hormuz still operational? How gunfire, vessel seizure are testing the Iran-US ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruption after a weekend of escalations, including ships coming under gunfire and a US seizure of an Iranian vessel. Commercial movement is chaotic, with vessels reversing course or drifting amid conflicting instructions. This directly confronts the fragile ceasefire, pushing the vital energy corridor to…

The Times of India

US seizes Iranian vessel in Hormuz; Iran vows 'retaliation soon' — what we know

US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA after it tried to bypass a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

‘Blew a hole in engine room’: Donald Trump claims US seized Iranian vessel TOUSKA in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that the navy has forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA, after it allegedly attempted to bypass a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

US military seizes Iran-flagged ship trying to pass strait of Hormuz blockade

Iran calls seizure an act of piracy as Trump says ship tried to get past US naval blockade ‘and it did not go well for them’

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Euronews

Global shock feared as Iran tightens grip on Hormuz, Qatar says impact “not far away”

“The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz.

Euronews

Iran says deal still 'far off' as Hormuz Strait remains shut

Amid stalled US-Iran negotiations, Iranian officials warning the crucial shipping lane will remain shut until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.

The Guardian - AU

IDF map shows its advance into southern Lebanon – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president struggles to reopen strait as Iran rejects US blockade

Donald Trump’s earlier tone of triumph with the reopening of key waterway falls flat – key US politics stories from 18 April at a glance

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International Business Times UK

Trump Calls Emergency Situation Room Meeting as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz — Negotiations in Crisis

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated global tensions, prompting emergency meetings and diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict.

International Business Times UK

Why Did Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz Hours After Donald Trump Said It Was Open?

Iran has reimposed strict controls over the Strait of Hormuz just hours after Donald Trump claimed Tehran had agreed never to close the vital waterway again.

Axios

Scoop: Trump convenes Iran situation room meeting amid renewed Hormuz crisis

The situation with Iran is at a critical point, with the ceasefire expected to expire in three days.

The Times of India

Strait talk turns straitjacket: Diplomacy stuck, ships struck, in Hormuz

The US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved just days before the ceasefire deadline, with tensions rising again after Iran rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that it had agreed to major concessions. Tehran announced it would tighten control over the waterway, citing US violations and “bogus…

The Guardian - UK

Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’

IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait during brief window when shipping lane had reopened

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran says it has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect

The Guardian - AU

More than 3,400 Iranians killed in war - as it happened

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