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IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal
The IMF warned that the situation at Hormuz could be similar to the one in Bab-al-Mandeb, where shipping lanes haven’t yet recovered ever since the first Houthi attack.
Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices, their fears
US says Iran lost track of mine locations spread in Strait of Hormuz, complicating reopening - NYT
Iran-linked ships drive traffic through Strait of Hormuz, ship tracking data shows
Trump urges Iranian diplomats to seek asylum, vows total defeat of regime
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper also gave a press conference at CENTCOM HQ, Florida, addressing the ongoing operation against Iran.
China in talks with Iran to allow safe oil and gas passage through Hormuz, sources say
The war has left the critical shipping passageway all but shut, with Iran having moved to paralyze shipping through the Strait.
Chinese provinces were planning Tehran trade expos, then the war broke out
Chinese government procurement and tender records on Iran show contracts issued in recent months, pointing to the vibrant commercial engagement of the two nations.
US to provide insurance for tankers traveling through Strait of Hormuz after Iranian threats
The narrow waterway between Oman and Iran is a critical artery for global energy supplies. In 2025, roughly 13 million barrels of oil moved through the channel each day.
Where is evidence Iran planned to build nuclear weapons, Russia's Lavrov asks
Lavrov denies Iran's nuclear weapon development, warning the US‑Israel conflict could spur nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
Wall Street futures slide as Middle East conflict escalates
Oil prices jumped, while traditional safe havens rose, with gold climbing roughly 2% and bond prices rallying, sending the US 10-year Treasury yield briefly to an 11‑month low.
Just one in four Americans supports US strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds just 27% of Americans approve of the US strikes on Iran, with concerns over US casualties and rising oil prices.
IRGC tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed'
Vessels in the Gulf reported receiving messages warning that no ships were allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz, according to EU and UK agencies, though Iran has not confirmed any closure.
Iran triples oil loading rate as tensions rise with US, oil accumulating offshore - WSJ
According to the global commodity data provider site Kpler, the recent average has been approximately 10 million barrels of crude oil and condensate per week.
Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, sources say
Venezuela's oil ministry suspends 19 production-sharing contracts, including projects in Lake Maracaibo and the Orinoco Belt, as part of a broader review of deals linked to US sanctions.
