For Iranians, Bombing of Gas Field Worsens Already Dire Energy Crisis

The South Pars gas field is central to the energy supply of Iran, which was already suffering blackouts before the war.

By Sanam Mahoozi and Hiroko Tabuchi

Europe Is Finally Standing Up to Donald Trump’s Threats on Iran - Bloomberg.com

Europe Is Finally Standing Up to Donald Trump’s Threats on Iran  Bloomberg.com

Europe says no to Trump’s Iran demands: ‘not our war’

When US President Donald Trump ⁠asked countries to join a global effort against Iran and deploy ships to prise open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near closure has held the global economy in a vice, he was rebuffed by some of America’s closest allies. Using unusually blunt language, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told his country’s lawmakers on Wednesday that he agreed Iran must not be allowed to pose a threat to its neighbours but expressed doubts about the rationale behind the US-Israeli...

By Reuters

Modi speaks to Kuwait Crown Prince; says safe, free navigation through Strait of Hormuz top priority

In their telephonic conversation, the two leaders agree that sustained diplomatic engagement remains essential for regional peace and stability

Iran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack on its largest gasfield

NATO allies in talks on ‘best way’ to re-open Hormuz strait - The Straits Times

NATO allies in talks on ‘best way’ to re-open Hormuz strait  The Straits Times

The battle for the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has discovered a new weapon, much more powerful than its nuclear programme

By Katie Stallard

PM Modi condemns attacks on Kuwait, stresses free navigation in Hormuz

Wednesday’s phone call was the second between Sheikh Sabah and Modi since the start of Israel and the US’s war against Iran on February 28

Trump calls on US allies to ‘get a grip’ and help reopen Strait of Hormuz

“US allies need to get a grip – step up and help open the Strait of Hormuz,” the president wrote on Truth Social, copying the title of an editorial from the New York Post shared in the post.

Gov't holds meeting on potential evacuation of S. Korean vessels in Hormuz Strait

The foreign ministry said Wednesday it held an interagency meeting to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and discuss ways to ensure the safety of South Korean ships and crew members operating in the area. In the meeting attended by officials from the oceans and defense ministries, the Coast Guard and diplomatic missions in the Middle East, participants discussed the current situation and support measures for a possible evacuation, the ministry said. Participants said they will continue

By The Korea Herald

Iran threatens to destroy Gulf energy industry

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issue a stark energy threat, vowing to destroy Gulf oil and gas infrastructure if its own sector is attacked again. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-threatens-to-destroy-gulf-energy-industry/

By Punch Newspapers

Ankara proposes extending the pipeline linking Turkey and Iraq as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz

This proposal was presented in an interview by Turkey’s Energy Minister as an alternative solution in case the Strait of Hormuz is closed The post Ankara proposes extending the pipeline linking Turkey and Iraq as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

Trump angrily suggests US could leave allies alone to secure Hormuz - Naharnet

Trump angrily suggests US could leave allies alone to secure Hormuz  Naharnet