"On April 14, the International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that global oil demand would shrink more than at any time since the Covid-19 pandemic due to the most severe supply shock in history caused by the Iran war."
"Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun described the US blockade as 'dangerous and irresponsible,' warning that it would escalate tensions and undermine the fragile cease-fire agreement."
"Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian reiterated the country's stance, blaming Washington for the failure of peace talks while emphasizing that 'diplomacy is the preferred path to resolving disputes.'"
"US Vice President JD Vance indicated that 'a lot of progress' was made in Islamabad, stating, 'The ball is in the Iranian court' regarding future negotiations."
On April 14, ships linked to Iran were reported transiting the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first day of a US naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels. At least four ships, including two that had recently visited Iranian ports, were tracked passing through the waterway. Despite the blockade's implementation, there were no reports of US enforcement actions against these ships. The blockade followed unsuccessful US-Iranian peace talks, with calls for renewed discussions from both US and French leaders amid rising tensions and concerns over global oil supply.
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