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strait of Hormuz could lead to a “global food crisis”. *After 12.30pm:* Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary, is expected to make a statement to MPs on HS2. *Afternoon:* MPs resume their king’s speech
Strait of Hormuz along a designated route, which will be unveiled soon”. “In this process, only commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Iran will benefit from it,” he said, adding that vessels would have
open to navigation, without restriction or the payment of tolls, until 28 February -when the US and Israel attacked Iran. Now Iran has demonstrated how closing it can mean everything from an offensive weapon
impact on the market because the UAE’s exports, like those of all its neighbouring countries, are currently constrained by Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE has been able to sell
Hormuz, and its oil revenue. The US president told Fox News that "we're not going to let Iran make money on selling oil to people that they like and not people that they
strait of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/strait-of-hormuz) has ground to a near standstill – it has been less impacted than other Asian countries and has been able to [tap into substantial reserves](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/20/china-oil-reserves-global-energy-crisis).
strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran doubled down on imposing separate blockades of the shipping waterway. 3. ***West Bank*** | Two Palestinians, including a [14-year-old schoolboy](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/palestinian-boy-14-among-two-killed-in-settler-attack-west-bank-school), were killed
open to international traffic before the war. Iran's senior vice president, Mohammadreza Aref, said Thursday that the strait belongs to Iran and that Tehran would not give it up "at any price," state
impact of the naval blockade enforced by the United States. The Iranian rial shot above 1.81 million to the US dollar on the open market by early afternoon on Wednesday before partially recovering. The embattled
impact of a global energy shock and providing relief to customers affected by shipping constraints in the strait of Hormuz.” The strait, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply
open ocean – there is no other route through which they can ship exports. About 20.3 million barrels per day of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz in peacetime – nearly 27 percent of global maritime
opened." Higher oil prices have pushed up fuel costs for businesses, including airlines - many of which are entering the peak holiday season. Irish airline Ryanair reported its full-year results on Monday and said
Strait of Hormuz, a lifeline for India’s gas imports, continues. Meanwhile, the war continues, with the US on Sunday capturing an Iranian cargo vessel, even as Washington says it is willing to hold another
Hormuz, as long as the US naval blockade of Iran’s ports remains, [ramping up the pressure](/news/2026/4/29/irans-currency-falls-to-new-low-as-us-blockade-sanctions-impact-trade) on Iranian households. “But the Americans do not want to give any concessions. They started the naval
open, for the benefit of the security and prosperity of our people.  Brunei's Sultan
Strait of Hormuz partially closed, would limit the immediate price impact. Analysts pointed to the longstanding tension with the quotas imposed on Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (ADNOC) ambition to reach five million barrels
impacts, but they are now suffering through increasingly frequent price crises where meals are skipped, jobs are lost, and lights are turned off. This public dip in conditions and cost of living runs parallel
Hormuz. The US has said it wants help forcing the strait and [criticised British and French discussions](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/24/iran-foreign-minister-to-embark-on-three-nation-tour-as-us-peace-talks-remain-stalled) over creating defensive patrols after the war ends, [calling them “silly”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/24/iran-war-live-updates-trump-hormuz-strait-israel-lebanon-truce?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69eb61778f089bd0e8b1f9bb#block-69eb61778f089bd0e8b1f9bb).
Strait of Hormuz and the US enforces a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Meanwhile, Israel continues to violate “ceasefires” reached in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. In March, when Iran was retaliating against
opened through the strait of Hormuz amid rocketing transportation costs. Bob Kitchen, vice president for emergencies at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) called for “serious and immediate conversations about humanitarian corridors through the strait