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Republican Senator Blames Biden for Strait of Hormuz Closure

Sen. Husted blames Biden and Obama for Iran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz, claiming Democratic policies weakened U.S. deterrence against Iran's military capabilities.

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World news

Map shows how 16 days of attacks have evolved in US-Israel war on Iran

A 17-day conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has resulted in over 2,300 deaths across multiple countries, with nearly 2,000 documented attacks targeting military, nuclear, energy, and civilian infrastructure.

fromThe Local France

France news

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.

World news

Map shows how 16 days of attacks have evolved in US-Israel war on Iran

France news

fromThe Local France

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Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Japan begins release of oil reserves as Iran war sparks energy crisis

Japan has begun releasing oil from its emergency reserves amid the global energy crisis sparked by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran in response to US-Israeli attacks. The release was announced on Monday in a notice published in the Japanese government's official gazette.

World news

Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war with no end in sight

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supplies, with Asia facing severe crude import disruptions as Middle Eastern producers reduce output and emergency reserves deplete.

World politics

Which countries have seen the highest petrol prices since the Iran war?

At least 85 countries have increased petrol prices since US and Israel attacks on Iran began February 28, with Vietnam recording the highest increase at nearly 50 percent.

Miscellaneous

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil prices swing wildly amid mixed messages over Iran war

Crude oil prices experience extreme volatility as the Strait of Hormuz faces effective closure due to Iranian threats, disrupting approximately one-fifth of global oil supply.

World politics

Could the closure of the Strait of Hormuz see a shortage of fuel? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts 20% of global crude oil trade, causing immediate fuel shortages and price spikes across Europe, Asia, and the United States.

World news

fromFortune

Oil and gas production shutdowns in Iraq and Kuwait widen the Iran war's impact on energy prices | Fortune

Gulf energy producers are shutting down oil and gas production due to Strait of Hormuz closure from Iran conflict, risking permanent well damage and long-term supply reduction.

Agriculture

A big burden for farmers': Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global fertilizer supply, threatening food production and raising prices for staple crops and animal feed.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

WATCH: How traffic dried up in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began

The Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts 20% of global crude oil and natural gas supply, causing oil prices to surge 10% and triggering the largest energy crisis since the 1970s oil embargo.

World news

China calls for vessels in strait of Hormuz to be protected amid soaring shipping costs

The Strait of Hormuz closure due to Iran-Israel conflict disrupts global energy supplies, with China and India facing significant oil import disruptions and shipping rates soaring.