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strait of Hormuz. Last week the head of the International Energy Agency said flight cancellations would come soon if oil supplies from the Middle East were not restored, adding that [Europe had only six weeks
important maritime routes in the world. Since the start of the war, access to the strait has been heavily restricted, with periods of partial or [near-total closure](/news/2026/4/18/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-over-us-blockade-of-its-ports). The exact origin of the name
trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil and gas prices soaring, driving up the cost of transport, food and energy for millions of households all over the world that are already
strait of Hormuz has led to a rise in energy prices, raising inflation forecasts, borrowing rates and the [likelihood of a global recession.](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) Market jitters have also amplified existing concerns about whether
strait of Hormuz? Should there be a long-term procedure whereby any ship that passes through would have to pay a toll or seek permission from Iran?” he says. But, as all recent American presidents
trade’ into Iran, as Trump hints at return to talks in Pakistan The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said any US-Iran agreement to end the war **must include “very detailed” measures
Hormuz to pay a toll in cryptocurrency. Reports have emerged of Iran already receiving a number of payments in crypto for ships transiting through the strait. “It is common for jurisdictions subject to heavy sanctions
trade analytics firm Kpler. "They're in a worse position than anyone else." In Europe, one group rang alarm bells. The Airports Council International Europe, a group representing airport operators, sent a letter
strait of Hormuz? Well it was open at the beginning of this conflict,” Reeves added. The chancellor said there was confusion about Trump’s aims for the conflict, which had destabilised the world economy. Entering
global energy crunch and increasing the likelihood of renewed fighting. Here is what you need to know: ## What has Iran said? Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said the strait would be open
important tasks. Support for capacity building, for example in maritime security, has also become essential. While adapting FOIP to the times, its basic principles do not change: upholding freedom and the rule
Strait of Hormuz may create the impression that the world cannot function without fossil fuels. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every single industry can and must decarbonise. For global shipping, this process would
Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane through which much of the world’s oil and goods pass, Lammy flew to Washington last week to hold talks with JD Vance, the US vice-president, and the secretary
imports to continue in the area of the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman and the Red Sea,” Abdollahi, whose organisation has been running the war and influencing political decision-making, was quoted as saying
trade by sea. The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports entered into force on Monday following face-to-face negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials in Islamabad to end the war. According to Trump, the meeting
important energy artery through the Strait of Hormuz. Fatih Birol, chief executive of the International Energy Agency, has called the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz "the greatest energy security crisis in history", insisting
global economy is under strain because of knock-on effects of the Iran war. Relations with the UK's former best friend, the United States are worsening. It's against this backdrop that
trade and transit corridor with landlocked Afghanistan and Central Asia. The US has been pressuring Iran’s economy towards collapse through an aggressive sanctions regime aimed at choking off its revenue streams, under its “maximum
global maritime trade. It's a move aimed at increasing economic pressure on Iran after weeks of U.S. strikes have failed to persuade the country's leaders to agree to end the war on Washington