US calculating Red Sea possible blockade by Houthis - report
Houthi rebels from the Yemen-based Ansar Allah movement may shut down an alternative oil trafficking route through the Red Sea in order to support Iran, CNN reports.
Strait of Hormuz
Iranian supertanker bypasses US naval blockade - report
Iran’s VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) supertanker, which is under U.S. sanctions, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and entered the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic with its positioning device turned on, the Fars agency reported.
US says blockade of Iranian ports fully implemented
The U.S. military said its blockade of Iranian ports has been “fully implemented” and economic trade entering and leaving Iran by sea has been “completely halted”.
Türkiye assesses risks of energy crisis amid situation in Strait of Hormuz
He also clarified that only about 10% of all oil purchased by Türkiye passes through the Strait of Hormuz
Situation in the Middle East remains unstable, Peskov says
The potential consequences may be is still unclear, the press secretary emphasized
Saudi Arabia demands US end Hormuz blockade - report
Saudi Arabia is demanding that the US stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz and return to the negotiating table with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
China demands Strait of Hormuz be unblocked
Chinese authorities are demanding the restoration of normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and consider the United States’ blockade of it an irresponsible step, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
Washington expects oil prices to peak in coming weeks
Oil prices are likely to hit their peak "in the next few weeks" once ship traffic resumes through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
OPEC countries oil production-down about a third
Crude oil production in the major Gulf Arab exporters plunged in March due to the Iran war, according to data released by OPEC.
UKMTO issues advisory regarding blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed receipt of a notice regarding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Netanyahu and Vance discuss failure of Iran talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had had a phone call with U.S. Vice President JD Vance to discuss the results of the talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan.
EU reports expenses for energy imports increase sharply
EU expenses for imports of energy resources grew by 22 bln euro since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said at a press conference in Brussels.
Peskov comments on Iran-US talks
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov commented on the results of the US-Iran talks, which concluded yesterday in Pakistan.
US begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The US military has commenced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, fulfilling a commitment made by President Donald Trump the previous day.
Saudi oil sales to China to halve - report
Saudi Arabia’s crude sales to China are set to halve next month as the war in the Middle East upends flows and lifts prices.
US to undertake serious review of its policy within NATO
The United States will carefully re-examine its policy within NATO, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Blockade of Iran's ports to begin this evening
U.S. Central Command said its forces will begin a blockade on all traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports starting Monday at 10 a.m. ET.
Oil price to exceed 150 per barrel - Dmitriev
Russian president’s special envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev has warned that oil price may surpass $150 per barrel already this week.
US to blockade strait of Hormuz - Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz “immediately” after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan ended without an agreement.
Strait of Hormuz to be cleared of mines, Trump says
US President Donald Trump announced via social media that American minesweepers have begun clearing naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz
