Effort takes on new urgency nearly three weeks into the war with Iran as oil prices soar
The Marine Corps unit expected to arrive in the Middle East next week could help seize Iran’s strategically important islands near the strait
Tom Kloza, senior energy adviser at Gulf Oil, reportedly warned that markets could enter an “all bets are off” scenario if the conflict spread beyond the Gulf to energy infrastructure in Europe or the U.S.
Tehran says nuclear doctrine unlikely to change under new supreme leader and urges Gulf states to draft a fresh agreement on Strait of Hormuz navigation after the war
Iran's parliament is reviewing a bill that would require ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to pay transit fees to Tehran.
President Trump calls NATO’s reluctance to assist in U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran a “very foolish mistake,” urging allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz while saying no retaliation is planned
More oil heading out of the Gulf means less competition for barrels from the U.S., which should ease prices for everyone
Greek Foreign Minister stresses the need for a durable, multilateral approach to ensure free and safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran
Iran targets U.S. allies in the Gulf, closing the Strait of Hormuz and hitting military bases, oil hubs, and infrastructure, while Trump insists he was “shocked,” even though U.S. intelligence had predicted regional retaliation
France pushes for a naval force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while most European powers refuse to deploy. Greece signals strategic support but stops short of joining a potential mission in the Persian Gulf.
U.S. Allies Had Rebuffed Trump’s Demand for Help Opening Strait of Hormuz
As the war between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance enters its 3rd week, U.S. President Donald Trump finds himself in a precarious position, as one after another, his European and Asia Pacific allies are refusing to get involved in any military action to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Spain said on Monday it […]
Evangelos Marinakis in an intervention article published in the British Telegraph highlights that restoring the free flow of energy from the Gulf demands immediate, co-ordinated action
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain and its partners are developing a collective plan to restore freedom of navigation in the key energy route, warning that reopening the strait will not be easy.
Government spokesperson says Greece is not involved in the Strait of Hormuz despite tensions in the Middle East, stressing the country’s participation is limited to a security mission in the Red Sea
Ministers are also set to discuss whether the mandate of the EU’s small naval mission 'Operation Aspides' could be expanded or refocused to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Beijing says it is in communication with Washington on President Trump's visit and indicates sanctions on Marco Rubio may no longer affect his travel, as both sides discuss potential trade and strategic issues
Japan and Australia say they have no plans to deploy naval vessels after the U.S. president called on major energy importers to help secure the vital Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Iran conflict
FT: Expansion of EU Naval Mission in Strait of Hormuz Under Consideration
Ships in the Persian Gulf have been sitting ducks for Tehran