Strait of Hormuz
IDSC reviews impact of Strait of Hormuz tensions on global supply chains
Egypt
March 26, 2026
IDSC reviews impact of Strait of Hormuz tensions on global supply chains
The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) published an infographic, citing Foreign Policy in Focus, highlighting the impact of…
Iran will keep charging a fee to use Strait of Hormuz safely, official says
Middle East
March 25, 2026
Iran will keep charging a fee to use Strait of Hormuz safely, official says
Iran will “absolutely” keep charging countries and vessels a fee for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior…
“Choking” Strait of Hormuz is “economic terrorism” against the world, says UAE energy CEO
Middle East
March 24, 2026
“Choking” Strait of Hormuz is “economic terrorism” against the world, says UAE energy CEO
The effective closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz by Iran is “economic terrorism against every nation,” the head of…
Strait of Hormuz closure means this port could be a key lifeline for the Persian Gulf
Middle East
March 24, 2026
Strait of Hormuz closure means this port could be a key lifeline for the Persian Gulf
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Jeddah is bracing for an increase in business over the…
Iranian Parliament Speaker slams Trump’s claims of peace negotiations
Middle East
March 23, 2026
Iranian Parliament Speaker slams Trump’s claims of peace negotiations
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf denied on Monday evening that any talks had taken place between his country and…
Any agreement with Iran will preserve our ‘vital interests’: Netanyahu
Middle East
March 23, 2026
Any agreement with Iran will preserve our ‘vital interests’: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Monday that any agreement with Iran will preserve Tel Aviv’svital interests, noting that…
Why did Trump retreat from targeting Iranian energy?
Middle East
March 23, 2026
Why did Trump retreat from targeting Iranian energy?
In a dramatic pivot that sent shockwaves through global energy markets, the US administration has traded an ultimatum of obliteration…
IEA chief warns energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
World
March 23, 2026
IEA chief warns energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
Fatih Birol, the International Energy Agency’s executive director, has said the energy crisis is “very severe” and that the global…
Ships from countries not involved in hostilities can cross Strait of Hormuz, Iran assures
Middle East
March 23, 2026
Ships from countries not involved in hostilities can cross Strait of Hormuz, Iran assures
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Iran has prohibited the passage of vessels owned by or affiliated with aggressor parties…
Iran launches 75th missile wave as war marches on
Middle East
March 23, 2026
Iran launches 75th missile wave as war marches on
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that it has launched its 75th missile wave against Israeli and US targets, adding in…