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Strait of Hormuz disrupts global shipping and elevates gas prices in the U.S. Another House war powers resolution nearly passed last week, falling on a tie vote as three Republicans voted in favor. ### [Middle East
Hormuz”](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/trump-claims-us-has-total-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-seizes-two-container-ships), a statement that appeared dubious in light of Iran seizing two container ships and a US report warning it could take six months to clear the strait of mines. The president
conflict. The Iranian regime has proved to be a much harder nut to crack than Trump and Netanyahu had assumed. Their judgement was wrong, and they have lost control of the consequences. The latest
Strait of Hormuz and a communications facility on Qeshm Island late on Tuesday, triggering Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on US-linked targets in Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday. Iran said it would respond to attacks
conflict and “short-term adjustments to travel plans”, the airport said. However, the number of transfer passengers transiting for onward flights rose 10% in April year-on-year, as travellers rerouting to Asia and Oceania
Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas supplies are shipped in peacetime, while US forces have enforced a corresponding blockade on Iranian ports. Negotiations for a long
Iran effectively closed the [key Strait of Hormuz waterway](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno) in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on the country. In recent weeks, companies around the world have warned that supply disruptions
US knowledge and consent or not, were aimed at sabotaging diplomacy, he added. “No one believes that the Zionist regime would carry out any action without prior coordination and cooperation with the United States
Iran, the US and Israel which was due to expire on Wednesday does at least persist. Instead of fighting, we have a "war of blockades" over the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides using force
conflicting messaging](/news/2026/5/21/trump-shifts-between-diplomacy-and-threats-in-iran-standoff) on the war, the post could have implications for ongoing negotiations aimed at a more lasting ceasefire, according to Vali Nasr, professor of international affairs and Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins
US and Iran launched fresh attacks in the Gulf as the two sides continue to blockade of the strait of Hormuz. The war’s economic toll has been severe too. Many people have lost their
Hormuz waterway in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on the country, which started on 28 February. Around a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas usually passes through the narrow shipping
US export controls on advanced semiconductors and chipmaking equipment - aimed at limiting China's access to frontier AI capabilities - remain in place. Beijing continues to push for greater access to advanced technologies, while criticising what
Strait of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/strait-of-hormuz),” the US president wrote. “There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured. Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to the attack.” The helicopter went down
conflict, adding as much as $500m (£367m) in costs per month, but it had passed this on to its customers through higher freight rates. “The reopening of the strait of Hormuz, whether it happens
conflict but is considering more airstrikes to force Tehran to meet his terms. The US president said on Monday that he had delayed a fresh attack after an intervention by Gulf leaders. But on Tuesday
Iran said this was to help tankers avoid the danger of mines.  On Thursday, Trump ordered the US military to “shoot
strait of Hormuz. Daniel Shapiro, a former US ambassador to Israel, said Trump is already looking beyond Iran to his next major challenge: a 14 May trip to China and a critical [meeting with President
Strait of Hormuz "the greatest energy security crisis in history", insisting it is "more serious" than the previous energy shocks in 1973 (when some Arab states imposed an oil embargo on the West), 1979 (caused
conflict has contributed to a sharp rise in global oil prices, with the global benchmark Brent crude rising to [$109 (£80) a barrel on Monday.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15d57pv925o) Iran has continued restricting shipping through