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My Take 5 (Edition 68): The week that was in international affairs

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are discussing Russia’s scaled-down May 9 parade due to fears of Ukrainian drone strikes, Poland’s massive defence investment, US Iran playing cat and mouse with negotiations and Strait of Hormuz, Vietnam President To Lam’s state visit to India,…

The Times of India

Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon

Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.

International Business Times

Is the war over or not? US-Iran trade fire amid ceasefire, UAE hit again; where things stand

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared dangerously close to collapse on Friday after fresh military exchanges in and around the Strait of Hormuz reignited fears of a wider Middle East conflict. The latest escalation came after the US military said it intercepted Iranian missiles, drones and…

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Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April

A South Korean refinery says a tanker carrying 1 million barrels of crude oil arrived off South Korea’s west coast after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April

The Independent UK

Trump brands Iran leaders ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

From stalemate to strikes: A dizzying week of US-Iran negotiations over the strait of Hormuz

Seven days ago, the US-Iran ceasefire was holding but negotiations seemed stalled, or inching forward at best. Then, Donald Trump and the US launched Project Freedom

The Guardian - AU

Iran forms agency to control Hormuz shipping

Iran has formed a new government agency to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move raises concerns for international shipping. Meanwhile, peace talks continue between Iran and the U.S. mediated by Pakistan. Both sides are reviewing proposals. Hopes for an end to the conflict are growing, impacting global…

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop, oil climbs on Iran tensions

Asian stocks retreated from record highs as Middle East tensions escalated, impacting crude oil prices and reviving concerns over energy supplies. US forces responded to Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump issued a stern warning. Despite volatility, investors remain focused on de-escalation efforts and the AI…

The Economic Times

Trump threatens Iran with more violent response without peace deal

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The Independent UK

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military said Thursday that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”

The Independent UK

Crude Oil Recovers as US May Restart Operations to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.27 (-0.28%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0033 (-0.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices closed lower on Thursday on optimism that a US-Iran peace deal is imminent. The markets await further updates after the US presented a...

Barchart

Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US

Iran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Trump Halted Hormuz Operation After Saudi Arabia Refused Military Access - REPORT

President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to pause "Project Freedom," the U.S. military operation aimed at reopening shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly came after Saudi Arabia refused to allow American forces access to its airspace and military facilities, according to NBC News.

Latin Times

Shell profits surge as Iran war drives oil prices higher

Europe’s biggest energy company reported a jump in first-quarter profits as the war involving Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil and gas prices higher.

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Maersk profit falls sharply as firm keeps forecast despite Hormuz uncertainty

Danish shipping giant Maersk said on Thursday it was maintaining its 2026 outlook despite the war in the Middle East and uncertainty over disruptions to key trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale

France positions aircraft carrier for possible mission in Strait of Hormuz

France is moving its aircraft carrier strike group towards the Red Sea as preparations gather pace for a possible French-British maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to knock out Tehran ‘more violently’ if peace deal not signed following attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Trump claims ceasefire still in effect after Iran ‘trifled with us'

The Independent UK

France moves nuclear-powered carrier toward Hormuz in potential mission, as Trump pauses US effort

The French armed forces say that France’s aircraft carrier strike group is moving south of the Suez Canal and into the Red Sea in preparation for a potential future mission as part of a French-British plan for the Strait of Hormuz

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Evening Standard

Iran war could cause job losses in Britain, minister warns

Pat McFadden said the impact of the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz could feed through to the UK labour market.

International Business Times UK

US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker Issues Emergency Squawk 7700 Near Strait Of Hormuz Before Vanishing From Radar

A US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker issued an emergency signal near the Strait of Hormuz before disappearing from radar, sparking concerns amid ongoing US-Iran tensions

The Independent UK

US to pause effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz to focus on Iran deal

The announcement came after military leaders and US secretary of state Marco Rubio insisted a ceasefire in the Middle East was still holding.

Evening Standard

Oil price edges lower as Trump pauses Strait of Hormuz 'Project Freedom'

Trump announces he is temporarily pausing his initiative to guide ships out of the crucial waterway

The Independent UK

Middle East ceasefire on the brink as Iran strikes UAE and warns ‘we’re just getting started’

The US has insisted the ceasefire is ‘not over’ despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth and Caine say ceasefire between the US and Iran is not over

U.S. forces launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Hegseth and Caine pressed on reports of ‘kamikaze dolphins’ in Iran waters: ‘Like sharks with laser beams?’

Defense Secretary refuses to confirm or deny whether America possesses cetaceans with combat capabilities

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