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Trump Considers Military Action Against Iran Amid Hormuz Blockade Discussions; UK Declines to Join

President Trump is reportedly considering resuming limited military attacks on Iran while not ruling out diplomacy, with discussions also focusing on a potential naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to cut off Iranian revenue. The UK has stated it will not join Trump's proposed blockade of Iran's ports.

12 Apr, 15:14 — 13 Apr, 06:11
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APVery High7h ago

US military says it will blockade Iran’s ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz - AP News

US military says it will blockade Iran’s ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz  AP News

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ReutersVery High11h ago

Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade - Reuters

Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade  Reuters

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BBCHigh11h ago

UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz

UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.

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bloombergHigh8h ago

Oil Jumps, Stocks Fall on Move to Block Hormuz: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

Oil Jumps, Stocks Fall on Move to Block Hormuz: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual11h ago

How Would a Blockade the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities.

The goal of the naval operation ordered by ordered by President Trump is to deny Iran the revenues it needs to fund its military, but there are many unknowns.

By Ephrat Livni

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wsjHigh10h ago

Gold Falls as Dollar Strengthens After U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse - WSJ

Gold Falls as Dollar Strengthens After U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse  WSJ

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FTVery High7h ago

The risks of Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade plan

Naval embargo designed to cut off Iran’s exports threatens to destabilise global energy markets

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Fox NewsMixed12h ago

JD Vance returns to Washington after 16 hours of Iran peace talks collapse in Pakistan

Vice President JD Vance's marathon negotiations with Iranian officials in Islamabad failed to produce a deal, prompting President Donald Trump to order a Strait of Hormuz blockade.

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cnbcMostly Factual12h ago

Asia markets set for mixed open as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports

Oil prices surged past $100 after U.S.-Iran talks collapsed and Washington moved toward a naval blockade, setting a cautious tone for Asia markets at the open.

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cbcHigh21h ago

Military blockade of Iran's ports to start on Monday at 10 a.m. ET, U.S. Central Command says

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/8ca6a048-2cfc-4c3e-8934-d7b9d7369c7a,1776002555459/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%28509%2C549%2C2990%2C1681%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Three women wearing black sit in chairs on a pebbly beach overlooking the water. Boats are seen in the distance, under a grey sky.' width='620' height='349' title='Women gather on a small beach near the port town of Khasab, Oman. Boats in the Strait of Hormuz, including oil tankers that have been stranded there since...

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France 24High10h ago

Middle East war live: Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz on Monday

US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports starting Monday afternoon, after ceasefire talks collapsed in Pakistan. The move triggered an oil price surge and warnings of escalation, as both sides traded threats and blamed each other for the breakdown in negotiations and rising regional tensions. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

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marketwatchMostly Factual12h ago

Trump says he’s closing the Strait of Hormuz. Has he been reading MarketWatch?

News over the weekend illustrates once again the advantage of having oil stocks in your retirement accounts.

By Brett Arends

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The IndependentMostly Factual8h ago

US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz

U_S_ Central Command says it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports at 10 a_m_ EDT Monday, or 5:30 p_m_ in Iran, to be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.”

By Samy Magdy

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Business InsiderMostly Factual13h ago

Oil prices spike after failed US-Iran peace talks and Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose after markets reopened on Sunday evening. CESAR MANSO / AFP Oil prices surged after the US and Iran failed to reach a deal during peace talks on Sunday. President Donald Trump said the US will enact a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Gas and jet fuel prices have surged since the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down in March. Oil prices spiked past $100 per barrel after President Donald Trump imposed a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to failed peace talks betw...

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YahooMostly Factual8h ago

US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8h ago

Rupee falls 48 paise to 93.31 against dollar as US-Iran peace talks fail

The Indian Rupee has fallen sharply against the US dollar. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are intensifying, causing oil prices to rise above $100 per barrel. Investor sentiment has turned cautious as ceasefire hopes fade. Foreign investors are withdrawing funds from Indian equities amid global uncertainty. Experts advise disciplined monthly investments through SIPs.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

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straits-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Ships with Iran oil anchor off India as Trump announces blockade - The Straits Times

Ships with Iran oil anchor off India as Trump announces blockade  The Straits Times

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual10h ago

US-Iran war LIVE: US threatens to blockade Hormuz Strait for ‘any and all vessels’; Iran says it has ‘full control’

US-Iran war live: CENTCOM said the blockade of Strait of Hormuz will be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.” However, it added that ships traveling between non-Iranian ports will still be allowed.

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rte-newsMostly Factual6h ago

Oil up over 7% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Iran

Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel today as the US Navy prepared to block ships to and fromIran via the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restrict Iranian oil exports, after Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal to end the war.

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ndtvMostly Factual6h ago

Why Trump Wants To Block Hormuz, Already In Iran's Grip. How Will It Work

Any US blockade is likely to inflict economic damage on Tehran, which would ultimately undermine its ability to continue fighting over the long term by denying it the ability to export oil and earn revenue.

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japan-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Japan ‘closely monitoring’ U.S. plans to blockade Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump again assailed Tokyo and other U.S. allies for not helping secure the strait, saying that the lack of aid "amazes" him.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual10h ago

Trump considers limited operation against Iran in response to failed Islamabad negotiations - WSJ

According to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal, the US President is considering a limited operation against Iran following the failed round of negotiations in Islamabad.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual11h ago

Seoul stocks open sharply lower on failed US-Iran peace talks

South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday, the first trading day since the talks between Washington and Tehran ended without any progress while US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. After opening 2.08 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index narrowed losses, falling 89.15 points, or 1.52 percent, to 5,769.72 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Over the weekend, the United States and Iran held face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan, but

By The Korea Herald

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual12h ago

Dollar strengthens as peace talks falter, US blockade of Iran's ports to begin

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual13h ago

(LEAD) U.S. to begin blockading all ships entering or exiting Iranian ports Monday: CENTCOM - Yonhap News Agency

(LEAD) U.S. to begin blockading all ships entering or exiting Iranian ports Monday: CENTCOM  Yonhap News Agency

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Jakarta PostMostly Factual9h ago

US oil benchmark jumps 8%, surpasses $100 after failed US-Iran talks - The Jakarta Post

US oil benchmark jumps 8%, surpasses $100 after failed US-Iran talks  The Jakarta Post

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china-dailyLow13h ago

US forces to begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports on Monday - China Daily - Global Edition

US forces to begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports on Monday  China Daily - Global Edition

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taipei-timesMostly Factual20h ago

Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz - Taipei Times

Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz  Taipei Times

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hurriyet-dailyMixed10h ago

Oil surges, stocks fall as Trump says to blockade Strait of Hormuz - Hürriyet Daily News

Oil surges, stocks fall as Trump says to blockade Strait of Hormuz  Hürriyet Daily News

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zerohedgeLow14h ago

Oil Jumps, Stocks Dump As Peace Talks Fail, Hormuz Blockade Looms

Oil Jumps, Stocks Dump As Peace Talks Fail, Hormuz Blockade Looms Before the 'official' futures markets opened, the risk-off tone (due to the failed peace talks and Trump's threat to blockade Iranian vessels) was very evident in FX and crypto markets. Even given the usual caveats about thin liquidity, AUD/USD is down around 1%, a classic growth-sensitive barometer flashing warning signs, while EUR/USD is weaker by roughly 0.5%. The moves point to a softer tone for risk assets...

By Tyler Durden

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago

Oil prices jump after US threat to block Iranian ports - Dhaka Tribune

Oil prices jump after US threat to block Iranian ports  Dhaka Tribune

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daily-star-lebanonMixed7h ago

Why Trump is threatening to blockade the Strait of Hormuz? - The Daily Star Lebanon

Why Trump is threatening to blockade the Strait of Hormuz?  The Daily Star Lebanon

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punch-ngMostly Factual13h ago

US to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday – Military

The US military announces a full blockade of Iranian ports after peace talks collapse, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear ambitions. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-begin-blockade-of-iranian-ports-monday-military/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed12h ago

M-East crisis: Trump vows to block Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks

US President, Donald Trump, yesterday, said the US Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz and also stop every vessel in international waters that had paid toll to Iran after the peace talk between both countries failed. The post M-East crisis: Trump vows to block Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

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star-kenyaMixed18h ago

Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged - the-star.co.ke

Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged  the-star.co.ke

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protothema-enMixed20h ago

“Change course or you will be targeted”: The moment an Iranian vessel threatens a US destroyer that entered the Strait of Hormuz (video)

Indicative of the tension that prevailed is the exchange between the two sides, with the Iranians warning that they will open fire, while the Americans speak of lawful passage The post “Change course or you will be targeted”: The moment an Iranian vessel threatens a US destroyer that entered the Strait of Hormuz (video) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

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phnom-penh-postMixed8h ago

International crude oil prices surge past $100 per barrel as US threaten Hormuz blockade - phnompenhpost.com

International crude oil prices surge past $100 per barrel as US threaten Hormuz blockade  phnompenhpost.com

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kuwait-timesMixed16h ago

Trump vows to block Hormuz after talks fail - Kuwait Times

Trump vows to block Hormuz after talks fail  Kuwait Times

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doha-newsMixed13h ago

IRGC warns of “deadly whirlpool” in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. threatens blockade

Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz have risen after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Sunday that they had full operational control over the strategic waterway and warned that… (The post IRGC warns of “deadly whirlpool” in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. threatens blockade is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Nassima Babassa

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senewebMixed16h ago

Trump announces that the United States will implement a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - Seneweb

Trump announces that the United States will implement a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz  Seneweb

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First report: cbc · 12 Apr, 15:14Full coverage: 68 · 144d 15hWindow: 144d 15h
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cbc12 Apr, 15:14First to report

Military blockade of Iran's ports to start on Monday at 10 a.m. ET, U.S. Central Command says

taipei-times12 Apr, 16:00

Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz - Taipei Times

protothema-en12 Apr, 16:07

“Change course or you will be targeted”: The moment an Iranian vessel threatens a US destroyer that entered the Strait of Hormuz (video)

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express-tribune12 Apr, 17:27

No breakthrough, no breakdown

star-kenya12 Apr, 17:55

Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged - the-star.co.ke

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seneweb12 Apr, 19:27

Trump announces that the United States will implement a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - Seneweb

kuwait-times12 Apr, 20:05

Trump vows to block Hormuz after talks fail - Kuwait Times

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naftemporiki12 Apr, 21:33

ΗΠΑ: Αρχίζει τη Δευτέρα ο αποκλεισμός των Στενών του Ορμούζ

zerohedge12 Apr, 22:00

Oil Jumps, Stocks Dump As Peace Talks Fail, Hormuz Blockade Looms

newsbeast12 Apr, 22:14

Ο στρατός των ΗΠΑ ανακοίνωσε τον αποκλεισμό όλων των πλοίων από και προς το Ιράν από την Δευτέρα

china-daily12 Apr, 22:31

US forces to begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports on Monday - China Daily - Global Edition

Business Insider12 Apr, 22:31

Oil prices spike after failed US-Iran peace talks and Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

NHK World12 Apr, 22:51

米 協議に6つの“レッドライン” イラン「米の責任」譲歩要求

doha-news12 Apr, 23:00

IRGC warns of “deadly whirlpool” in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. threatens blockade

observador12 Apr, 23:13

EUA e Irão: a normalização do excesso

yonhap-english12 Apr, 23:19

(LEAD) U.S. to begin blockading all ships entering or exiting Iranian ports Monday: CENTCOM - Yonhap News Agency

punch-ng12 Apr, 23:21

US to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday – Military

Fox News12 Apr, 23:40

JD Vance returns to Washington after 16 hours of Iran peace talks collapse in Pakistan

cnbc12 Apr, 23:55

Asia markets set for mixed open as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports

vanguard-ng13 Apr, 00:13

M-East crisis: Trump vows to block Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks

channel-news-asia13 Apr, 00:15

Dollar strengthens as peace talks falter, US blockade of Iran's ports to begin

marketwatch13 Apr, 00:18

Trump says he’s closing the Strait of Hormuz. Has he been reading MarketWatch?

Korea Herald13 Apr, 00:32

Seoul stocks open sharply lower on failed US-Iran peace talks

nikkei-asia13 Apr, 00:58

Oil jumps and Japan stocks slip as Trump threatens Hormuz blockade - Nikkei Asia

BBC13 Apr, 01:03

UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz

Reuters13 Apr, 01:07

Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade - Reuters

NYT13 Apr, 01:11

How Would a Blockade the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities.

hindustan-times13 Apr, 01:41

US-Iran war LIVE: US threatens to blockade Hormuz Strait for ‘any and all vessels’; Iran says it has ‘full control’

jerusalem-post13 Apr, 01:54

Trump considers limited operation against Iran in response to failed Islamabad negotiations - WSJ

geo-news13 Apr, 01:58

Crude oil shoots up 8% above $100 on peace talks deadlock, Trump naval blockade plans - Geo News

tempo-english13 Apr, 02:03

Trump Threatens US Navy Blockade in Strait of Hormuz - Tempo.co English

France 2413 Apr, 02:11

Middle East war live: Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz on Monday

wsj13 Apr, 02:14

Gold Falls as Dollar Strengthens After U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse - WSJ

hurriyet-daily13 Apr, 02:17

Oil surges, stocks fall as Trump says to blockade Strait of Hormuz - Hürriyet Daily News

Jakarta Post13 Apr, 02:46

US oil benchmark jumps 8%, surpasses $100 after failed US-Iran talks - The Jakarta Post

delfi-lt13 Apr, 03:29

Irano karas. Trumpui pagrasinus Hormuzo sąsiaurio blokada – pašaipus Irano atsakas

nzz13 Apr, 03:30

Amerikanische Schiffe in der Strasse von Hormuz, Demonstranten in Beirut – droht nach dem vorläufigen Scheitern der Friedensgespräche erneut Krieg?

der-standard13 Apr, 03:34

Ölpreis steigt: USA wollen ab 16 Uhr Straße von Hormus blockieren

dhaka-tribune13 Apr, 03:34

Oil prices jump after US threat to block Iranian ports - Dhaka Tribune

bloomberg13 Apr, 03:41

Oil Jumps, Stocks Fall on Move to Block Hormuz: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

straits-times13 Apr, 03:55

Ships with Iran oil anchor off India as Trump announces blockade - The Straits Times

The Independent13 Apr, 03:55

US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz

Yahoo13 Apr, 03:55

US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz

la-vanguardia13 Apr, 04:00

Guerra en Irán y ataques de EE.UU. e Israel, en directo | Trump considera reanudar los bombardeos en Irán para desbloquear la negociación

phnom-penh-post13 Apr, 04:06

International crude oil prices surge past $100 per barrel as US threaten Hormuz blockade - phnompenhpost.com

Times of India13 Apr, 04:09

Rupee falls 48 paise to 93.31 against dollar as US-Iran peace talks fail

faz13 Apr, 04:17

Nach Trumps Drohungen: Jetzt werden Asiens Anleiheinvestoren nervös

japan-times13 Apr, 04:21

Japan ‘closely monitoring’ U.S. plans to blockade Strait of Hormuz

irozhlas13 Apr, 04:23

ONLINE: USA začnou odpoledne blokovat íránské přístavy. Po oznámení vzrostly ceny ropy

klix-ba13 Apr, 04:24

Cijene nafte opet rastu, barel otišao preko 100 dolara zbog američke najave o luka

aktuality-sk13 Apr, 04:33

USA spúšťajú blokádu iránskych prístavov. Cez Hormuzský prieliv prejdú len lode mimo Iránu

iefimerida13 Apr, 04:34

Τραμπ: «Δεν με ενδιαφέρει» αν το Ιράν επιστρέψει στο τραπέζι του διαλόγου ή όχι

AP13 Apr, 04:36

US military says it will blockade Iran’s ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz - AP News

daily-star-lebanon13 Apr, 04:45

Why Trump is threatening to blockade the Strait of Hormuz? - The Daily Star Lebanon

FT13 Apr, 04:46

The risks of Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade plan

dh-les-sports13 Apr, 04:52

DIRECT - Guerre au Moyen-Orient : l'armée américaine annonce le début du blocus des ports iraniens

ndtv13 Apr, 05:38

Why Trump Wants To Block Hormuz, Already In Iran's Grip. How Will It Work

seeking-alpha13 Apr, 05:42

Trump issues 50% China tariff ultimatum over Iran aid as U.S. Navy begins Strait of Hormuz blockade

tagesschau13 Apr, 05:46

Straße von Hormus: Was steckt hinter Trumps Seeblockade?

rudaw13 Apr, 05:49

US to block traffic at Iranian ports as Trump says ceasefire ‘holding well’ - rudaw.net

die-presse13 Apr, 05:51

US-Blockade der Straße von Hormus: Ölpreis steigt, Gold fällt erneut

24ur13 Apr, 05:53

Ameriška vojska bo blokirala iranska pristanišča

rte-news13 Apr, 06:11

Oil up over 7% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Iran

la-repubblica13 Apr, 06:24

Le Borse di oggi 13 aprile. Petrolio sopra i 100 dollari e crollo delle azioni dopo parole di Trump

balkan-web13 Apr, 06:28

RRitet sërish çmimi i naftës, kalon 100 dollarë për fuçi pas bllokadës në Ngushticën e Hormuzit

orf13 Apr, 06:33

Ölpreis steigt erneut stark an

club-of-mozambique13 Apr, 06:34

US to blockade Iran ports after talks fail to yield a deal - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

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