Strait of hormuz
Iran to unveil new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic
The head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee stated that the mechanism was created in an effort to ensure “the guarantee of international trade security.”
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open Hormuz, China calls war unjustified
Iran a victim of 'illegal expansionism and war mongering', Araghchi says
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports
Trump reportedly believed that maintaining the blockade was less risky than walking away or restarting the conflict.
UAE taking advantage of long-term global energy needs by leaving OPEC - analysis
“At a pivotal moment in the process of supporting the stability of global energy markets, the UAE adopted a long-term strategic and economic vision,” one report says.
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables? - explainer
Subsea cables are fiber-optic or electrical cables laid on the sea floor to transmit data and power. They carry around 99% of the world's internet traffic.
Iran uses improvised oil storage to avoid damage to oil facilities amid blockade - report
This situation stems from the fact that the Iranian extraction and refining systems can't be shut down, with Kharg Island's infrastructure at risk of failure if the oil flow is cut.
UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers' group
UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei told Reuters the decision was made after a careful look at the regional power's energy strategies.
Rubio on White House shooting: 'A lot of leadership' and warns Iran 'seeks to dominate the region'
Rubio called the shooting an “unfortunate situation” that an individual could disrupt the important event, and said, "That’s kind of the world we live in right now.”
Popular protests may be inevitable, warns Iran's Supreme National Security Council - Iran Intl
Iran’s economy cannot withstand more than six to eight weeks of naval blockade, according to the report presented to the Security Council. The US blockade has now been in place for two weeks.
Iran's leadership is humiliating the United States, Germany's Merz says
Merz also said he did not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war - comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European NATO allies.
Nations to discuss fossil fuel exit as Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up prices
The gathering of ministers and officials in Santa Marta, Colombia, which starts on Tuesday, will focus on practical steps to shift economies away from fossil fuels.
Russian superyacht crosses Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic remains muted
The US Central Command has redirected 37 vessels since a blockade was imposed on Iran on April 13, the military said on April 25.
