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Strait of Hormuz could end the current pause in fighting as mediators try to secure a diplomatic solution. “If the aggressor and terrorist US seeks to continue its illegal action of imposing a naval blockade
strait,” he said. ## Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ Bessent also noted that China and Russia have vetoed efforts to condemn the Iranian blockade of Hormuz at the United Nations Security Council. Beijing and Moscow had blocked
important than weapons The visit of Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, to Russia once again raises questions about Moscow’s position on the conflict between Iran on one side and the United States
important that people buy as much fuel as they need, but no more, no less,” Bowen said. ## ‘Very challenging incident’ Incident controller Mark McGuinness said a “significant leak” of highly flammable gases and liquid hydrocarbons
energy supplies. Since early March, Iran has also restricted passage through the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/9/on-level-of-atomic-bomb-iran-highlights-hormuz-importance-amid-us-talks), the narrow waterway through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies passed before
Energy Secretary Chris Wright on going “back to the military method to open the strait”. That, the analyst told Al Jazeera, revealed that the US was looking at “a Hormuz operation, not regime confrontation
strait of Hormuz] does not quickly resume we could survive till late next month but beyond that fuel rationing would likely be required, which would mean a direct reduction in economic activity and the likelihood
Hormuz, a key shipping channel through which 20% of the world's oil and liquid natural gas usually passes, has sent oil prices soaring since the conflict began. Earlier this month, government officials drew
Hormuz were to reopen tomorrow, the impact of disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran could still be felt into next year, he said. Iran’s effective closure of the strait
important trip,” said Wei Liang, professor at Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey. “Right now, it’s chaotic, and both sides have lost hope on what they can do bilaterally.” It’s Trump
Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway where one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies are normally shipped. The price of jet fuel has more than doubled in certain markets since
Strait of Hormuz, or clear the "hazardous area" of mines. The Bank of England repeatedly made the point in its latest meeting's minutes and new numbers that the bigger picture is out of anyone
energy analyst at Quilter Cheviot. A historic difficulty in Opec being effective in influencing the oil price is because when it has made a decision individual members "often do not actually respect the commitment" - either
imports, half of which are shipped from the Middle East. Trump is likely to renew calls for China to join an “international operation” to [open the Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/4/us-official-says-china-is-funding-iran-urges-beijing-to-help-open-hormuz), which Beijing
strait of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/13/strait-of-hormuz-blockade-what-why-explained-navy-trump-iran). Speaking in Washington, where she is attending the spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week, the chancellor said: “This government has the right plan
energy and gas exports normally flow, has been de facto closed since the start of the war. The shutdown has stranded 20,000 seafarers in and around the strait for at least two months. Despite
imports to meet its needs, and under normal circumstances more than half of these would come from the Gulf region. However, those supplies have been blocked for the past eight weeks by the effective closure
Strait of Hormuz to get through, damaged facilities to be repaired, and inventories to be replenished before gas prices return to what is considered normal. And even if gas prices were to fall fast
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
energy. Iran closed the strait, through which major oil and gas supplies passed before the war, after the war began, sending prices of fuel and fertiliser skyrocketing and rattling the global economy. Following a ceasefire