Iran’s state-run Fars news agency reported Wednesday that tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had been halted following what it described as an Israeli violation of the ceasefire agreement. A separate Iranian outlet, Press TV, citing unnamed sources, reported that Tehran would “punish” Israel over attacks against Lebanese Hezbollah carried out in breach of […]
Questions loom about Iran’s control of the critical waterway even as limited ship traffic starts to move through it
France says over a dozen countries are preparing a coordinated mission to restore safe traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran ceasefire, while EU leaders welcome de-escalation and urge a lasting diplomatic agreement.
Greece's permanent representative to the UN also thanked Bahrain for its “tireless efforts” in drafting the text, while also expressing regret that 'its adoption was not possible today'
Brent crude hovered near 111 euros per barrel, up 0.7% from the previous session, while West Texas Intermediate settled around 115 euros, marking its highest close since June 2022.
The head of the International Energy Agency says the disruption to global energy supplies caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade is more severe than previous major oil shocks, warning of rising prices and inflation pressures worldwide
The dilemmas facing Athens, the limited scope for intervention in Tehran, diplomatic initiatives, and the implications for the competitiveness of the Greek-owned fleet.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a revised resolution urging defensive coordination to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, after opposition from China forced removal of language authorizing force
According to market sources, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou is expected to convene a high-level meeting later this week with key energy stakeholders.
President Trump told Britain's Daily Telegraph that the U.S. is considering leaving NATO after allies refused his demand to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Gulf state begins effort to persuade U.S. and others to open waterway by any means necessary
Iran's drone strike on a Kuwaiti tanker near Dubai highlights the mounting dangers facing vessels that continue to brave the Strait of Hormuz, as a fourth Greek-managed tanker completes the perilous crossing with its tracker switched off.
Administration officials assess that forcing the waterway back open would mean extending the military mission
‘We want a guarantee that this will never happen again.’ U.A.E presses for a conclusive outcome to the war.
According to Bloomberg, a Greek-owned and managed tanker carrying Saudi crude reached India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, as traffic through the key energy corridor remains sharply reduced amid attacks and rising security risks.
Officials from Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan are aiming for negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials, but both sides have incompatible demands
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn they will target Israeli and U.S.-linked electricity infrastructure in response to any strike on Tehran’s power sector, signaling a tit-for-tat escalation in the ongoing regional conflict
U.S. President's ultimatum suggests a widening of potential U.S. targets to include civilian energy infrastructure.
Foreign ministers back protection of key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions and threats to energy infrastructure
The Pentagon is sending more warships and additional Marines to the Middle East, and Iran's supreme leader declares ‘safety must be taken away’ from enemies