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Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed

Strait of Hormuz, a key route for jet fuel out of the Gulf, has been effectively closed by Iran for more than six weeks in response to US and Israeli attacks, sending the price rocketing

UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues

Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/strait-of-hormuz) does not reopen, disrupting supplies of the CO2 required by the food industry. Officials from government departments including No 10, the Treasury and the Ministry of Defence have run a planning

As US-Iran talks remain ‘stalled’, experts warn of ‘long-term disruptions’

Hormuz, the narrow channel linking the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, through which approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas exports pass from the Middle East, mainly to Asia and also

Oil price touches $100 a barrel as energy market may be past ‘point of no return’

Hormuz remained closed for further weeks, “oil supply challenges” would affect the market until next year. The shutdown of the channel, which allowed for the transport of about 20m barrels of oil a day before

From night life in Egypt to rice farming in Vietnam, the war in Iran is a drain

close at 9 p.m. in an effort to conserve energy. Streetlights are also turned off. "Maybe for the states or for Europe 9 p.m. is not bad, but in Egypt usually we stay out until

U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

Hormuz closure has far-reaching consequences The disruption of the waterway has squeezed countries in Europe and Asia that depend on Persian Gulf oil and gas, raising prices far beyond the region. [![Defense Secretary Pete

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

consequences for Iran's oil customers. In 2022, around 82% of crude oil and other fossil fuels leaving the Strait of Hormuz were bound for Asian countries, according to the US Energy Information Administration

As Iran crisis drags on, fears of global food crisis grow

Hormuz, which normally carries about one-third of global seaborne fertiliser and one-quarter of seaborne oil. “Food prices will definitely rise in the coming months, making it more difficult for many people around

Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say

close to an agreement to end the war, and that the Iranian leadership had agreed to a deal when in fact they had not. The destruction of Bemani’s water tanks occurred shortly after Centcom

US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says

Hormuz to ships using other Gulf ports soon after the US-Israeli attack began on 28 February. US Central Command reported that over a 24-hour period “no ships made it past the US blockade

US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait

close to a permanent deal and that negotiations are progressing, but so far no formal agreement has been reached. Trump and senior aides met on Friday to make a "final determination" about a framework

Oman resists US pressure to break ties with Iran over strait of Hormuz

consequences, but have also inflicted significant environmental costs.” Under widely recognised principles of international law, he said those responsible for causing damage “should bear the costs of remediation”. Other Iranian commentators, such as Saeed Laylaz

UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile

Strait of Hormuz. The strikes marked the most significant escalation since a ceasefire in April ended weeks of devastating US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory Iranian assaults across the Gulf region. Iran condemned

I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found

Hormuz.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5py64gvwzo) At the beginning of the war, Tehran swiftly responded to strikes by blocking the Strait and with it a crucial route for 20% of the world's oil and liquified natural

Israel pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited

closed as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran [File: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images] ## Political necromancy Many in Israel have grown accustomed to seeing Netanyahu defy the laws of political gravity

Trump and Xi to meet in Beijing: The key issues shaping the China summit

Strait of Hormuz - May 5, 2026-1777975253](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INTERACTIVE-IRGC-releases-map-of-control-over-Strait-of-Hormuz-May-5-2026-1777975253.png?quality=80) ### Taiwan: An existential problem Taiwan is expected to be one of the most sensitive issues, with Beijing repeatedly warning that it remains the biggest source

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

consequences wrought upon ordinary Britons "because of the actions of Putin or Trump across the world." The tensions come at "not a great time, when Europe is still in the midst of its largest land

The war on Iran will likely end in American retreat

consequences. A renewed escalation would likely lead to the destruction of the region’s oil, gas, and desalination infrastructure, causing a prolonged global catastrophe. Iran can credibly impose costs that the United States cannot bear

Australia scrambles to secure energy as war on Iran fuels uncertainty

closed and shipping traffic has fallen by 95 percent. Australia’s heavy reliance on oil refined in South East Asian countries which, in turn, import crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz has seen

Norwegian government rebuked over decision to reopen North Sea gas fields

closed in 1998. The government plans to spend 19bn kroner (£1.5bn) on restarting them by the end of 2028 with production to continue until 2048. The gas will be sent by pipeline to Germany