After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say
Effective shutdown of key waterway could lead to permanent changes in how shipping industry does business.
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Energy, water, bonds: What are Iran’s targets if Trump hits power plants?
Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz deadline for Iran raises concerns about attacks on energy in the Middle East.
Iran developing a ‘vetting system’ for Strait of Hormuz transit: Report
Lloyd’s List reports that ships could be allowed to pass through ‘safe corridor’ once they are approved by IRGC.
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Iran war: What’s the Jones Act, and why has Trump suspended it for 60 days?
The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between US ports for the next 60 days.
Oil prices surge after Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield
There are fears that a period of elevated oil and gas prices could trigger a damaging wave of global inflation.
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Not just energy: How the Iran war could trigger a global food crisis
A critical fertiliser shortage threatens global food security amid Iran war.
Mapping the world’s most strategic straits and channelsThis article will be opened in a new browser window
From the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Malacca, we examine 10 of the most important waterways used for global trade.
Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade
US president urges naval coalition as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed to ‘tankers and ships of enemies’ during war.
From: NewsFeed
Iran allows limited Indian shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has allowed some Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 14 Mar 2026
From: NewsFeed
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to US ships
A member of Iran’s Expediency Council says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to US ships.
Published On 14 Mar 2026
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From: NewsFeed
Experts doubt Hegseth claim no need to ‘worry about’ Hormuz
Experts doubt Pete Hegseth’s claims that the US is working effectively to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 14 Mar 2026
