Hormuz Shipping Collapses Again as US Starts Own Blockade - Bloomberg.com

Hormuz Shipping Collapses Again as US Starts Own Blockade  Bloomberg.com

Investors Brace for a New Hormuz Blockade Threat

President Trump’s plan to bar ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports has put markets on edge and added to global economic uncertainty.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly and Brian O’Keefe

Opec production falls more than a quarter as Iran war hits oil exports

Output dropped by biggest volume on record in March with closure of Strait of Hormuz hitting producers around the Gulf

Trump vows US will 'eliminate' any Iranian ships that approach blockade

In spite of international calls for Iran and the United States to continue negotiations, the US military enforced a blockade around Iran's ports on Monday evening, local time. Donald Trump posted on social media that any of Tehran's remaining 'fast attack ships' would be immediately 'eliminated' if they approached the blockade.

With U.S set to impose naval blockade, Iran warns it will strike back

Peace talks broke down over Iran’s nuclear program, which has survived two decades of international diplomacy seeking to curtail it and more than five weeks of bombing.

By Steve Hendrix, Susannah George

UK and France host summit on strait of Hormuz as depleted British fleet limits role

Royal Navy has few mine-hunting ships to deploy as world leaders discuss how to safeguard shipping The UK will co-host an international summit of more than 40 nations this week to discuss how to safeguard shipping through the strait of Hormuz when the Iran conflict finally comes to an end. Keir Starmer has said the continuing closure of the waterway is “deeply damaging” and that getting global shipping moving is crucial to ease cost of living pressures. Continue reading...

By Pippa Crerar political editor

U.S. military to block ships from Iran's ports after peace talks fail

The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations.

By NPR Staff

EU: No peace possible while “Lebanon is in flames”

Von der Leyen warns Hormuz closure and Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten regional stability.

Trump warns China of 'staggering' 50% tariff if caught supplying military aid to Iran

President Trump warns China could face 50% tariffs if caught supplying military aid to Iran as a sweeping Strait of Hormuz blockade takes effect.

Middle East oil production plunges due to Iran war, OPEC data shows

The Gulf Arab states have cut production because they are unable to export through the Strait of Hormuz due to the war.

What would a U.S. blockade of Iran's ports look like?

CBC's David Common explains what's expected around the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. military said it would move to block ships travelling to or from Iran's ports.

Iran war: Trump's port blockade deadline lapses

President Donald Trump wants to use the blockade to stop Iran from collecting transit fees and to cut off its oil revenue. Oil prices rose sharply after the announcement. Follow DW for more.

Could Trump’s Hormuz blockade derail China summit with Xi Jinping?

Donald Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz “forces Beijing into a political dilemma” and could potentially derail the US president’s coming summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, analysts said. After talks in Pakistan between the US and Iran ended without a deal on Sunday, Trump said in a social media post that the US would seal off the strategically vital chokepoint. In a narrower order issued later, the US military said American forces would blockade only “maritime traffic...

By Fan Chen

This is the real reason behind the U.S. dollar’s climb as the Iran conflict drags on

The U.S. dollar is up this year, based on Monday afternoon trading levels, following failed talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend to end the conflict in the Middle East.

By Christine Idzelis

US blockade of Iranian ports begins after warning ‘all vessels’ at risk of capture

CENTCOM has warned that blockade would apply to all ships regardless of flag

By Maira Butt and Oisin Mcilroy

Airline stocks are dropping as Trump's Hormuz blockade intensifies fears of a jet fuel shortage

A Wizz Air Airbus A321neo. Mateusz Wlodarczyk/NurPhoto via Getty Images Airline stocks dropped on Monday as fears over a shortage of jet fuel grow. With the US's upcoming blockade of Iranian ports, the picture for the global oil industry is unclear. Jet fuel shortages would likely mean flight cancellations and higher ticket prices for travelers. Airline stocks took a hammering on Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. While British, German, and...

Europe and Asia fear that Trump’s Hormuz blockade will deepen the oil and gas shortage

In Southeast Asia, which is heavily dependent on imports from the Middle East, several countries have been implementing rationing measures for weeks

By Ignacio Fariza ,Guillermo Abril

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

How Iran is using China’s playbook to counter Donald Trump’s threats

Nearly six weeks of fighting between Iran and the United States have paused, but tensions remain after talks failed. Donald Trump has increased pressure by threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Iran is responding by using control of the strait as leverage, similar to how China earlier countered US pressure using rare-earth supplies. This has already pushed oil prices higher and raised concerns over fuel costs and inflation. Iran has shown no sign of backing down, ...

By TOI WORLD DESK

Does Iran charge India a toll for the Strait of Hormuz passage? Tehran's envoy answers

India is highly dependent on West Asia for its oil and gas, importing up to 90% of its supplies, most of which pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

US says it will intercept, divert or capture ships leaving Iran - The Straits Times

US says it will intercept, divert or capture ships leaving Iran  The Straits Times

No Strait answer: Can international law stay afloat in Hormuz?

On Sunday, President Donald Trump stepped in to raise the stakes of an already volatile standoff, announcing that the United States Navy would begin “BLOCKADING” the Strait of Hormuz — delivered, in classic Trump fashion, the emphatic all-caps. The deadline passed at 7pm (PST) on Monday. The developments came after a night of diplomacy in Islamabad that promised more than it delivered, with inconclusive takeaways and very little to show for 21 hours of deliberations. The negotiations ended wi...

By none@none.com (Aniqa Atiq Khan)

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

Trump said the US military would work with other countries to block all maritime traffic in the waterway, after weekend talks failed to reach an agreement to end the six-week conflict with Iran.

US military to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea

LONDON (Reuters) -- ​The US military will enforce a ‌blockade in Gulf of Oman and Arabian ‌Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz and it ⁠will apply to all vessel traffic regardless of flag, the ⁠US Central Command said in ​a note to seafarers seen by ‌Reuters on Monday. The advanced ‌note ‌said the blockade ‌would come ​into effect at 1400 GMT ⁠on Monday. "Any vessel entering or departing the blockaded ⁠area ​without authorization ⁠is subject to interception, diversion, ​and capture," the note said.

By The Korea Herald

France, UK to work on 'peaceful mission' for Hormuz

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Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports for US blockade

The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports on Monday, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbours, after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war, leaving a ceasefire in jeopardy. Oil prices surged when trade reopened on Monday, with no sign […]

NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

The United States’ NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, further ratcheting up tensions within the increasingly fragile alliance. Trump said the U.S. military would work with other countries to block all maritime traffic in the waterway, after weekend talks failed […]

By Newsroom

Trump vows Iran naval blockade after talks fail

The U.S. Navy will block “any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait,” Trump said

By Peter Weber, The Week US

France, UK to work on 'peaceful multinational mission' for Hormuz - The Jakarta Post

France, UK to work on 'peaceful multinational mission' for Hormuz  The Jakarta Post

Oil surges, stocks drop as Trump threatens to block Hormuz

LONDON - Oil prices surged and stock markets broadly fell Monday after US-Iran peace talks broke down and President Donald Trump announced a plan to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, ratcheting up fears for Middle East energy supplies.

US to begin blockade of Iranian ports - Arab News

US to begin blockade of Iranian ports  Arab News

PSX plunges over 4,500 points on US-Iran talks breakdown

Oil prices surge past $104 per barrel as Trump announces blockade on Strait of Hormuz

By Our Correspondent

Iran warns Mideast ports ahead of US-imposed maritime blockade

Iran threatened all ports in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as the U.S. military counted down to a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas Monday. The move came as Pres...

Iran War: US Imposing Strait of Hormuz Blockade Monday AM; Experts Criticize Further Pressure on Oil Prices, Illegality, and Risk of Failure; Will Houthis Close the Red Sea to Back Iran?

Today's Iran war update: Trump again demonstrates his need to dominate results in self, US and global harm, here with a barmy blockade plan.

By Yves Smith

US president orders military blockade of Strait of Hormuz; Chinese FM says the way to resolve the issue of the Strait is to achieve a ceasefire, end hostilities - Global Times

US president orders military blockade of Strait of Hormuz; Chinese FM says the way to resolve the issue of the Strait is to achieve a ceasefire, end hostilities  Global Times

Israel supports US naval blockade on Iran — Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states that Israel fully supports the US decision to impose a naval blockade on Iran following failed peace talks. Read More: https://punchng.com/israel-supports-us-naval-blockade-on-iran-netanyahu/

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Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump’s Iran naval blockade

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel supports US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a naval blockade on Iran, adding that his government is in full coordination with Washington on the matter. The post Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump’s Iran naval blockade appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Netherlands won’t help U.S. block Strait of Hormuz

The Netherlands will not support the U.S.

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Europe’s Markets Reel as War-Driven Energy Shock Hits Equities

European equity markets witnessed a drop on Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz The post Europe’s Markets Reel as War-Driven Energy Shock Hits Equities appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Zayneb Elasraoui

Trump: I don’t care if Iran joins negotiations - The Copenhagen Post

Trump: I don’t care if Iran joins negotiations  The Copenhagen Post

CENTCOM announces blockade of all Iranian ports - AzerNews

CENTCOM announces blockade of all Iranian ports  AzerNews

Donald Trump is "clearly deranged": the former CIA director calls for the removal of the American president - Seneweb

Donald Trump is "clearly deranged": the former CIA director calls for the removal of the American president  Seneweb