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MYSTERIOUS: 3 - What They Never Told You

Oil price drops below $90 a barrel after Iran says strait of Hormuz is open

Gas price also falls and markets rise amid hopes Donald Trump will succeed in reaching deal with Tehran

The Guardian - UK

Europe Is on the Brink With Only About Six Weeks of Jet Fuel Left: IEA Energy Chief Issues Dire Warning

Europe may face flight cancellations as jet fuel supplies dwindle due to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure, warns the International Energy Agency.

International Business Times UK

Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The leaders of France and the U.K. are holding an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route affected by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

The Independent UK

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No country can legally restrict navigation in Strait of Hormuz, UN maritime chief says

The Secretary-General of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) told Euronews that shipping shouldn’t become "collateral" in conflicts.

Euronews

Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader

The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects.

Euronews

Donald Trump is waiting for a ‘big fat’ hug from his sworn enemy, but what follows might turn things around

President Donald Trump just dropped a Truth Social post that’s equal parts swagger and warning as he gears up for his trip to China next month. The post, which landed ahead of his May 14-15 meeting with President Xi Jinping, starts with a boast about permanently opening the Strait of…

The Mary Sue

How a US blockade on Iran has sanctioned ships turning around

The U.S. Navy is imposing a sea blockade against Iran — the latest escalation in the war that has seen the flow of key energy supplies choked off at the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump says Xi will ‘give him a big fat hug’ as he promises to ‘permanently reopen’ Strait of Hormuz

President will open the waterway ‘for China’ – two days after ordering his military to impose a blockade

The Independent UK

Love in the time of blockades: Trump seeks a ‘fat hug’ from Xi amidst Hormuz howler

President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz permanently open for China and the world, claiming Beijing assured him it would cease arms shipments to Iran. This announcement follows a naval blockade, causing global economic disruption. Trump's unpredictable approach, blending military pressure with personal diplomacy, fuels speculation about escalation or de-escalation,…

The Times of India

Ken Griffin Warns Global Recession 'Inevitable' If Strait Of Hormuz Stays Shut: Flags 'Mistake' In Iran Strategy

Citadel Advisors founder Kenneth Griffin believes the world will face a recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains shut for the remainder of this year.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Stuns Diplomats by Claiming Xi Jinping Will Give Him a 'Big, Fat Hug' Over Iran Deal

Donald Trump's prediction that Xi Jinping will give him a 'big, fat, hug' over his Iran and Strait of Hormuz strategy collides with Beijing's silence and its public focus on shoring up ties with Moscow.

International Business Times UK

'Xi will give me big, fat hug': Trump says he opened Hormuz for China ... 'and the world'

President Trump claims China is pleased with his decision to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz, stating he's acting for their benefit and the world's. He asserts China has agreed to cease weapon shipments to Iran and anticipates a warm reception from President Xi during an upcoming visit, highlighting smart…

The Times of India

Energy prices set to rise as last Gulf Tankers reach Europe, analysts say

Energy analysts have warned of surging energy prices beyond already elevated levels, as the last vessels carrying oil and natural gas from the Strait of Hormuz before the conflict have reached Europe. Supply forecasts for oil and gas remain optimistic as US deliveries are expected.

Euronews

US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz: what it involves and the risks attached

A US-sanctioned tanker with links to China, the Rich Starry, has transited the Strait of Hormuz, despite the US blockade of the waterway. According to the respected maritime news and intelligence agency Lloydslist, the Rich Starry is falsely registered in Malawi, but is Chinese owned and carrying a Chinese crew.…

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The Independent UK

Trump’s blockade appears to be turning back tankers in the Strait of Hormuz – but Iran has a trick up its sleeve

Analysts say that Iran has already moved vast quantities of its oil offshore and a full blockade would be complex to implement

The Independent UK

Starmer and Macron to lead bid to reopen blockaded Strait of Hormuz

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Watch Strait of Hormuz marine traffic before Iran war, after ceasefire and as blockade begins

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Euronews

Trump says US military blockaded Iranian ports to ramp up pressure on Tehran

The US blockade comes in an attempt to economically pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic after its six-week closure caused global oil prices to surge. Roughly 40 vessels have passed through since the start of the ceasefire, down from 100 or more per day before…

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The Mary Sue

Uno Reverse: Trump blockades the Strait of Hormuz to force it open

President Donald Trump, who has been struggling to negotiate a deal with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, has decided to blockade the strait to force it open. The announcement on social media came as a surprise, as Trump’s strategy appears to be contradictory and nonsensical.

International Business Times UK

China Tells the US to Stay Out as Beijing Vows to Keep Sending Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warns the US as Beijing continues its trade with Iran, defying the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK

Why US Stocks Fell Today: Dow Drops 247 Points As Oil Surges After Trump's Iran Blockade

President Trump's decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz impacts US stock futures and oil prices. Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 247 points and Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Claims 150 Iranian Ships are 'Underwater' as World Braces for 10 AM Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Donald Trump has announced a total US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz starting at 10 AM EDT today. The President claimed 150 Iranian Navy ships are already 'underwater' despite a lack of independent verification.

The Times of India

‘Closure deeply damaging’: Keir Starmer announces UK-France summit on restoring navigation in Strait of Hormuz

British PM Keir Starmer on Monday said the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is “deeply damaging” to global shipping and is worsening cost-of-living pressures worldwide, as Britain and France prepare to co-host a high-level summit this week.

The Independent UK

Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens as European oil prices hit record high

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The Independent UK

Trump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to peace talks after Islamabad negotiations collapse

Negotiations are at an impasse as both sides disagree on Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear programme

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