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conflict, which has sent energy markets reeling. "The unconditional and immediate reopening of the Strait is a global responsibility, and we need to act to get global energy and trade flowing freely again," Starmer said
conflict that may appear manageable from Tel Aviv can be far more dangerous when experienced from the Gulf. Automatic alignment with Israel against Iran is strategically risky. It reduces the Gulf to a support base
Hormuz. About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the strait, but it has been effectively closed since the war began. A ceasefire between the US/Israel and Iran that
Strait of Hormuz has made China critically reliant on Russian oil and gas supplies and thus helped Moscow fill up its coffers and get additional funds for its ongoing war on Ukraine. In the first
Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for international trade. The impacts go beyond imports. Many households in Africa and Asia [depend on remittances](https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-puts-south-asias-gulf-remittances-at-risk/a-76513989) from relatives who work in the Gulf and send
Strait of Hormuz has stopped oil tankers from completing their journeys. Amid ongoing indirect negotiations between the US and Iran, securing an end to the conflict has stalled with no clear end in sight. Households
Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/4/14/fao-warns-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-risks-triggering-a-global-food-crisis) drives the worst energy crunch in modern history, leading governments to scramble to unload their emergency oil stockpiles, developing countries are among the least prepared to mitigate the shock. Although surging
strait of Hormuz was reopening – but those hopes were dashed over the weekend, with Iran insisting it would remain under “strict control”. ](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/g-s1-118339/iran-internet-access-turkey) ### [Middle East
important security and defence relationships, if not the closest, that the world has ever seen, and it continues.” Asked if the UK could defend the Falklands alone, the spokesperson said he could not answer “hypothetical
Strait of Hormuz, with both sides using force to intercept and seize commercial vessels. The mood out in one of the world's most important waterways is combustible. It would be unwise to bet against
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
conflicts and confrontations, the free and open international order based on the rule of law faces serious challenges across the international community, including the Indo-Pacific. At the same time, the presence of the Global
important proxy, then its regional proxies will be undermined one after the other.” ## ‘Calculated risk’ or new line in the sand? The latest escalation appears to be both strategic and a statement of resolve, experts
Hormuz, a vital waterway through which about 20 percent of global oil and gas is shipped during peacetime, and the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. The closure of the strait, which is the only
imports of a list of foods, including biscuits, chocolates and dried fruits, in the hope of cutting prices for consumers. The Treasury will consult on the details. A more ambitious plan to persuade supermarkets