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oil and gas, fertilizer, food, medicines and more have been severely hampered by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for international trade. The impacts go beyond imports
imports a lot of its oil from the Gulf – where traffic through the crucial [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
trade surplus - how much its exports exceed imports - at just over $50bn (£36.85bn), the lowest number in more than a year. The surge in the value of imports is likely
important oil corridor again and that it could not blackmail the US with such a move. ## What is happening in the strait right now? Lloyd’s List, a maritime firm, said traffic in the Straight
traded oil normally transits, “as a pressure point” in negotiations, calling it perhaps the “most important bargaining chip”. ## ‘Start dropping bombs again’ Mediators have been pushing for a second round of US-Iran peace talks
important shipping routes if the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues. Major-General Ali Abdol-lahi, the commander of Iran's top military command center, renewed threats on Wednesday to halt all trade
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
Hormuz, a chokepoint through which approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil and LNG passes, it began demanding transit tolls from vessels navigating the strait. The fees, typically starting at $1 per barrel, were
Hormuz, this is not the main event in oil markets, affecting the prices of oil, gas, petrol, plastics and food. While the world understandably focuses on oil at $110 per barrel, this is, however
importance to the UK. A lesson of soaring energy prices after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and now with the blocking of oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli
Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. says about 90% of Iran's economy relies on international trade by sea, and now that pathway is completely cut off. Estrin says a question remains as to whether this
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 of Hormuz, and has vowed to retaliate against the threat of US tariffs. Meanwhile, the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, accused China on Tuesday of being an “unreliable global partner” for stockpiling oil. China
importance as usually about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes through it. Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February and Tehran
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
trade directly targets the regime's primary revenue lifelines," he said. ![Iranians walk past an anti-USA and anti-Israel mural, in Tehran on April 21 2026, amid a ceasefire in the region. With
important period of time. It will be [a] GREAT moment for them if they do. No more killing. Must finally have PEACE!" Trump [said](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116416955297746034) in a post on social media. Israeli Prime
important period of time. It will be [a] GREAT moment for them if they do. No more killing. Must finally have PEACE!" Trump [said](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116416955297746034) in a post on social media. Israeli Prime
Strait of Hormuz,” he said. Feng Chucheng, founding partner of the Beijing-based Hutong Research, said a further escalation in the war “would threaten China’s economic and energy security to a degree that could
Hormuz, with no signs the two sides were close to resuming negotiations. [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/g-s1-118339/iran-internet-access-turkey) ### [Middle East