BIZARRE: 13 - What They Never Told You

Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz

Five months of U-turns and false boasts leave Donald Trump in worse position than when he started

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

First Thing: Trump flip-flops on Hormuz toll and threatens Iran’s civilian infrastructure

US president says power plants and bridges could be targeted, which would probably constitute war crimes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Trump Hails Military as 'Oil Is Flowing Like Never Before'—Data Shows 10% of Global Refining Capacity Is Offline

President Donald Trump declared that “Oil is flowing like never before” due to United States military efforts keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

Benzinga · Jul 15

War returns to West Asia, oil seesaws as Hormuz bleeds

The United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran. Iran retaliated by attacking US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain. Two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices pared gains after President Trump announced new trade deals. Global markets…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Trump Scraps Hormuz Toll After One Day, Admits He Doesn't 'Like the Concept of a Fee'

President Trump has reversed his decision to impose a 20% toll on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, opting for Gulf investment deals amidst escalating US-Iran tensions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 14

After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point

Iran is signaling potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait via its Houthi allies. This move risks disrupting global trade and vital energy supplies through the Red Sea. Houthi attacks on shipping have already forced major companies to reroute vessels. Analysts suggest Iran is widening the conflict and increasing pressure…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

'Will replace 20% Hormuz fee with ... ': Trump says strait open for all but Iran

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States would not proceed with its proposed 20 per cent toll on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He announced that instead that Middle Eastern countries would enter into trade and investment agreements with the United States.

The Times of India · Jul 14

Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: How Gulf countries are preparing for life without the waterway

IN DEPTH : The US and Iran continue tit-for-tat strikes over the vital shipping route while a fifth of the world’s oil supply remains at a standstill. But Gulf countries have been looking towards alternatives for a more independent future, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Hormuz is No Suez or Panama Canal, Says Global Shipping Giant, Slams Trump's 20% Toll as 'Fundamentally Wrong'

Shipping executives warned that President Donald Trump’s proposed 20% levy on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz could backfire by discouraging ship traffic and further reducing activity on the crucial trade route.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Trump withdraws Hormuz tolls threat but says US will continue to blockade Iran

US hits targets in port cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas while Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14