Trump’s energy war over Iran is failing just like his China trade war

US President Donald Trump has initiated an international trade war in which American consumers and businesses are bearing most of the immediate costs, and now he has started a war on global energy where people worldwide are paying the price. While Iran is no match for US military might, Tehran has turned its control of the Strait of Hormuz – through which 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil flows – to its advantage. Nations in conflict with the United States do not need to fight back tariff ...

By Winston Mok

Bahrain proposes UN Security Council approve use of force to protect Hormuz shipping

Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka see fuel prices rise as Hormuz choke fuels oil crisis

India is increasing coal burn to meet peak summer demand, while South Korea has relaxed limits on coal-based power. ​​Indonesia is prioritising domestic coal use over exports, tightening regional availability. Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam are also leaning more on coal-fired generation to manage shortages.The shift is a short-term fix, but it risks worsening air pollution and delaying clean energy transitions.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

Bahrain proposes UN Security Council approve use of force to protect Hormuz shipping - The Straits Times

Bahrain proposes UN Security Council approve use of force to protect Hormuz shipping  The Straits Times

The war on Iran: A series of miscalculations

Still not four full weeks into the war, and already Donald Trump’s “short-term excursion” – decapitate the Iranian regime with a surprise attack and impose harsh terms on the defeated survivors – has morphed into a global economic crisis and a region-wide war that could destroy the wealth of all the countries on both sides […]

Bahrain pushes UN action on Iran, Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

The draft explicitly condemns attacks and threats against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting their impact on international trade, energy security, and the global economy.

UN to consider resolution allowing military action to protect ships in Strait of Hormuz - thenationalnews.com

UN to consider resolution allowing military action to protect ships in Strait of Hormuz  thenationalnews.com

Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping; France tables rival text

US preparing deployment of Marines, naval assets to region

By Reuters