Oil prices and stocks climb as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo - AP News

Oil prices and stocks climb as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo  AP News

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship - Reuters

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship  Reuters

Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

In Turkey, Middle Powers Ponder Diplomacy With a Rogue U.S.

The U.S. remains an essential player. The problem, one analyst said, is how to deal effectively with a power that is “indispensable, coercive and unpredictable at the same time.”

By Ben Hubbard

Indian Stocks’ Rally Faces Test as Oil Jumps on Renewed US-Iran Tensions - Bloomberg.com

Indian Stocks’ Rally Faces Test as Oil Jumps on Renewed US-Iran Tensions  Bloomberg.com

FirstFT: US navy seizes Iranian ship that defied blockade, says Trump

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US destroyer fires on, seizes Iran cargo ship trying to evade blockade

Trump said the Iranian vessel, Touska, is under US Treasury sanctions 'because of prior history of illegal activity.' Iran's military on Sunday vowed to 'soon respond and retaliate against this armed piracy and the US military,' reported the ISNA news agency

Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure and talks in doubt as Iran threatens to ‘retaliate’ to US seizure of ship

Donald Trump said on Sunday that US marines had taken custody of a vessel that tried to get past the American blockade on Iranian ports Tehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks, state media reports, as it accuses US of violating ceasefire Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East. The shaky two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was under further pressure on Monday morning, after the US said that it had seized an Iranian cargo ship...

By Mark Saunokonoko

U.S. says it seized an Iranian cargo ship, ceasefire expires soon

The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday. And the two sides seem far from a resolution. President Trump says the US has taken custody of an Iranian vessel.

By Durrie Bouscaren

Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.

Distress call captures tanker under fire, Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors

Hundreds of oil tankers are stranded at the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the chokepoint, with crews reporting gunfire and traumatic experiences.

US forces fired 'several rounds' at Iranian-flagged ship’s engine room, military says - CNN

US forces fired 'several rounds' at Iranian-flagged ship’s engine room, military says  CNN

Chinese client of Mandelson firm ‘took intellectual property from US’ - The Times

Chinese client of Mandelson firm ‘took intellectual property from US’  The Times

'Resumption of hostilities': seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink

A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.

Zelenskyy speaks with Finnish president about diplomatic work with US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held a phone call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

By Olha Kovalchuk,KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO

Iran war escalates as Houthis threaten to sever Saudi oil exports

Yemen’s Tehran-aligned Houthi movement has threatened to besiege a second key Middle East waterway as Iran launched drone attacks against US Navy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend after a diplomatic effort to end the war appeared to collapse. A closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, would effectively sever Saudi Arabia’s only remaining oil export route. The kingdom has been shipping up to 7 million barrels of crude per day through t...

By Tom Hussain

Iran war: Tehran vows response to US seizure of cargo ship

US Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Hormuz Strait, President Trump has said. Earlier, he threatened to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if no peace deal was reached. DW has more.

Fate of Strait of Hormuz shipping uncertain after Iran rejects new peace talks - The Globe and Mail

Fate of Strait of Hormuz shipping uncertain after Iran rejects new peace talks  The Globe and Mail

Middle East war live: Iran vows response after US destroyer fires on cargo ship

Iran vowed retaliation after a US destroyer fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, as it was attempting to evade a US naval blockade. Tehran condemned the incident as “armed piracy” and warned its forces would respond soon. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Oil prices jump as US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz simmer yet again

A standoff between Iran and US has prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz

By Elaine Kurtenbach

Oil prices climb as US-Iran peace talks stall

Global oil and jet fuel prices have spiked since February amid the ongoing war. Mario Tama/Getty Images Oil prices surged after peace talks between the US and Iran stalled on Sunday. President Trump said that peace talks would resume, but Iran said it would not participate. Brent crude oil futures rose by 7% when markets opened Sunday at 6 p.m. in New York. The price of oil surged on Sunday after a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran appeared on the verge of collapse before ...

Trump Says U.S. Attacked, Took Over Iranian Cargo Ship - Forbes

Trump Says U.S. Attacked, Took Over Iranian Cargo Ship  Forbes

An open letter to Donald Trump: Peace on America's 250th anniversary - Nikkei Asia

An open letter to Donald Trump: Peace on America's 250th anniversary  Nikkei Asia

'Vibes all the way down': Iran’s swipe at US comes with oil market warning amid Hormuz tensions

By TOI WORLD DESK

Pakistan prepares for peace talks that may not happen; confusion clouds Iran, US participation

Donald Trump said his envoys would arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening, just a day before the current ceasefire is set to expire.

US begins Philippines war games in thick of Middle East conflict - The Straits Times

US begins Philippines war games in thick of Middle East conflict  The Straits Times

The Iran war is far from over

The Strait of Hormuz remains a deadly chokepoint in this rolling stand-off

By Katie Stallard

Concerns grow over South Korea-US intelligence rift after minister's North Korea nuclear remarks

Concerns are mounting over a potential rift in intelligence cooperation between South Korea and the United States following controversial remarks by Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on North Korea's nuclear facilities, with conflicting accounts from both sides fueling uncertainty over the state of bilateral coordination. The issue stems from Chung's March 6 remarks at a National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee session, where he identified Kusong, North Pyongan Province, a

By The Korea Herald

Tensions rise as Iran pulls out of talks and vows response to US action

Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate. Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, […]

Video: US Navy Fires Upon, Seizes Iranian-Flagged Ship In Hormuz

Donald Trump said the US forces gave "fair warning" to the ship to stop, which was ignored, "so our Navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine room."

Pakistan's military chief takes lead on U.S.-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz

Field Marshal Asim Munir, who has built a close relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, is described as "the only person who can convince Iranians for a deal."

Assault on vessel overshadows preparation for round two of US-Iran dialogue

• Both sides offer differing accounts of incident in sea of Oman • Tehran ‘rejects’ participation over ‘Washington’s excessive demands, unrealistic expectations’ • American delegation expected in Islamabad this evening; advance teams already in town • Trump’s remarks sow confusion over who will lead his team; warns Iran of dire consequences if deal not reached • Twin cities in virtual lockdown; govt offices shift to ‘work from home’ ISLAMABAD / WASHINGTON: Extra­ordinary security measures are...

By none@none.com (Anwar IqbalSyed Irfan Raza)

Iran vows to 'soon respond' after US hits cargo ship

Iran's military has vowed to respond after a US destroyer fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade a US naval blockade.

Iranian ship seized by US Navy after attempting to pass through Strait of Hormuz

According to Trump, the ship was named TOUSKA, and was given fair warning before a US Navy ship attacked it.

US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as ships seized near Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump had earlier warned Iran that the US would destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if it rejected his terms.

US begins Philippines war games in thick of Middle East conflict

Iran vows retaliation and rejects peace talks after US seizes cargo ship

Iran vowed to retaliate and rejected a new round of peace negotiations on Monday after the United States seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to breach its naval blockade, casting fresh doubt over a ceasefire due to expire on Tuesday. The US military said it fired on an Iranian-flagged vessel as it sailed toward Iran’s […]

By Newsroom

US seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows to respond

Ships remained unable to transit the critical waterway amid threats from Iran and the US blockade of ships heading to and from Iranian ports.

US seizes Iranian cargo ship as Tehran rejects second round of peace talks

Tehran rejects new peace talks, citing the ongoing blockade and Washington’s shifting positions and 'excessive demands'

By Reuters

'This is not rewarding Russia' — US official defends extension of sanctions waiver on Russian oil - The Kyiv Independent

'This is not rewarding Russia' — US official defends extension of sanctions waiver on Russian oil  The Kyiv Independent

Iran-US peace talks hang in the balance - China Daily - Global Edition

Iran-US peace talks hang in the balance  China Daily - Global Edition

Nancy Sinatra Criticizes Donald Trump for Posting Frank Sinatra Performance

Nancy Sinatra is ripping President Donald Trump for blasting her dad’s iconic voice online ... and she’s not holding back. The 85-year-old singer lit up X this weekend after the POTUS dropped a nearly four-minute clip of her father Frank…

By TMZ Staff

East Med tensions enter new phase - eKathimerini.com

East Med tensions enter new phase  eKathimerini.com

Trump sends negotiators for Islamabad Round 2

US delegation led by JD Vance set to arrive Official confirmation from Iran still awaited Efforts afoot to ensure

By Kamran Yousaf

Oil rebounds as Hormuz risk premium returns after Iran reverses reopening - Khaleej Times

Oil rebounds as Hormuz risk premium returns after Iran reverses reopening  Khaleej Times

US seizes Iranian cargo ship passing through Strait of Hormuz

The fragile ceasefire between the US/Israel and Iran is being threatened by the development in the Strait of Hormuz. The post US seizes Iranian cargo ship passing through Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Washington's Renewed Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Will Help Their Shared Indian Partner

Washington's Renewed Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Will Help Their Shared Indian Partner Authored by Andrew Korybko, Both benefit from this since the US wants to avoid India sliding into turmoil amidst the global energy crisis and possibly offsetting its envisaged role as a counterweight of sorts to China while more energy revenue from India preemptively averts Russia’s potentially disproportionate dependence on China. The Treasury Department renewed the US’ Russian oil sancti...

By Tyler Durden

Playing God: Living in a world on the brink of collective madness

It has been clinically proven that U.S. President Donald Trump is a pathological liar. If the clinical findings were limited to this, we’d be considerably happy. But, unfortunately...

Internet can't stop talking about PM Shehbaz's appearance on world stage - Geo News

Internet can't stop talking about PM Shehbaz's appearance on world stage  Geo News

Iran clears SCG ship to leave Hormuz after Thai diplomatic push - Nation Thailand

Iran clears SCG ship to leave Hormuz after Thai diplomatic push  Nation Thailand

Adeleke praises Davido for promoting Osun, family at US show - The Guardian Nigeria News

Adeleke praises Davido for promoting Osun, family at US show  The Guardian Nigeria News

Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan

Iran says it will not attend upcoming Iran US talks in Pakistan, citing the American naval blockade and the recent seizure of an Iranian ship. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-not-planning-to-attend-talks-with-us-in-pakistan/

By Punch Newspapers

Iran reject EU's stance on Strait of Hormuz as 'hypocritical' - Tehran Times

Iran reject EU's stance on Strait of Hormuz as 'hypocritical'  Tehran Times

Iran planing to boycott new US talks

Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Tehran was not currently planning to take part in new talks with the United States, hours after President Donald Trump said he was dispatching negotiators to Islamabad. The post Iran planing to boycott new US talks appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran - Jamaica Gleaner

Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran  Jamaica Gleaner

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Global oil prices rose in Monday morning trade in Asia after President Donald Trump said the US has intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

US forces have custody of Iranian-flagged vessel: Trump - Qatar Tribune

US forces have custody of Iranian-flagged vessel: Trump  Qatar Tribune

Egypt president, Kuwait FM discuss regional developments, boost bilateral cooperation - Kuwait Times

Egypt president, Kuwait FM discuss regional developments, boost bilateral cooperation  Kuwait Times

IRGC forces US troops to leave Hormuz Strait after attack on Iranian ship: Report - PressTV

IRGC forces US troops to leave Hormuz Strait after attack on Iranian ship: Report  PressTV

Costa Rica Takes in Second Group of Deportees from the United States

Costa Rica received its second group of deportees from the United States on Friday confirming that a controversial third-country removal program is now operating on a recurring basis rather than as a one-off test. A flight carrying 30 people landed at Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, according to the General Directorate of Migration and […] The post Costa Rica Takes in Second Group of Deportees from the United States appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Trave...

By Tico Times

The US Navy fired on an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman and took control of it, Trump announced. - Seneweb

The US Navy fired on an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman and took control of it, Trump announced.  Seneweb