Japanese LNG tanker crosses Hormuz
Japanese LNG tanker crosses Hormuz A Japanese liquefied natural gas tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, its co-owner Mitsui O. S. K.
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EU: We Cannot Allow Iranian Blackmail in the Strait of Hormuz
On Thursday, April 2, the European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief stated that the EU must expand its “Aspides” naval fleet, emphasizing th ...
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Trump Struck Iran. Now Farmers Are Paying the Price.
The economic fallout of the war in Iran is pushing farmers to the brink as the price for fertilizer soars just before planting season. Supply chain disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are adding new uncertainty to an already struggling farming sector.
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UN delays Hormuz shipping vote as China signals opposition
UN delays Hormuz shipping vote as China signals opposition The United Nations Security Council has postponed a vote on a proposal to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Friday to Saturday, according to media reports. The 15-member council is expected to consider a draft resolution put forward by Bahrain aimed at protecting commercial vessels passing through the strategic waterway, which carries roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies. Reports by Reuters and Associated Press say the draft includes language allowing countries “to use all defensive means necessary” to secure shipping.
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Orban urges EU to ditch Russia sanctions to avoid energy crisis
Europe is heading towards one of the most severe economic crises in its history, the Hungarian PM has warned The EU is facing a looming energy crisis and the only way to survive is to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on X on Thursday.
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Beauty industry hit by rising costs amid Iran war
BOLOGNA, Italy: The Iran war is rippling through the global beauty industry, pushing up costs for everything from packaging materials to transport and exposing the sector's reliance on fragile supply chains.
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UK convenes 40 countries to discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz
UK convenes 40 countries to discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz The UK is bringing together foreign ministers from 40 countries to explore options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been blocked by Iran during the US-Israeli war on Iran. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the virtual summit, chaired by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, will assess diplomatic and political measures to restore shipping through the waterway. The US is not among the participants, following remarks by President Donald Trump that securing the route is not Washington’s responsibility.
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Panic buying drains French gas stations
Hundreds of sites have run dry across the country after price caps triggered a surge in demand amid Middle East war disruptions Fuel shortages have spread across France after drivers rushed to fill their tanks following the introduction of price caps, straining supplies at hundreds of stations, according to the Energy Ministry and media reports.
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How could strait of Hormuz closure affect UK food and medicine supplies?
Effects of Iran’s blockade will depend on how long crisis lasts as disruption ripples through supply chains Middle East crisis – live updates The closure of the strait of Hormuz, the crucial oil and gas shipping route that has been blocked by Iran since the US-Israeli attacks began, is having ripple effects around the world, with most industries already grappling with rising energy costs. If the strait is not reopened, transport blockages across the Middle East could cause significant shocks to food and medicine supplies. No one knows how long the wider conflict will last, but governments are panicking about the implications.
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Nitin Gadkari says "no fuel shortage", highlights Centre's steps to be self-reliant for energy needs
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday assured that there is 'no shortage of gas or fuel' in the country amid the escalating West Asia conflict, as the government has adopted various policies to ensure that people do not face any problems.
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Araqchi: Iran Ensuring Safe Navigation in Hormuz While Restricting Aggressors
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran is facilitating safe maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz for non-hostile vessels, while restricting those linked to aggressors in line with international law, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
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UK says Iran holding world economy 'hostage' with Hormuz attacks
Yvette Cooper is chairing a virtual summit looking at ways to get energy exports moving through the shipping lane.
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Exclusive: Greek ships secretly supplying Israel with oil and military cargo
Exclusive: Greek ships secretly supplying Israel with oil and military cargo Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:01 Shadow ships are turning off their signals and filing false destinations to supply Israel via Turkey A promotional picture from the website of Greek shipping company Thenamaris (Thenamaris) Off Greek shipping companies have been secretly transporting oil, coal and military cargo to Israel , Middle East Eye can reveal. According to a new report, produced by the No Harbour for Genocide campaign and seen exclusively by MEE, at least 57 covert crude oil shipments were delivered to Israeli ports between May 2024 and December 2025, while Israel was carrying out its genocide in Gaza . The approximately 47 million barrels of oil were taken to Israel via Turkey , with tracking signals disabled and false destinations listed, meaning the shipments were carried out in secret and in direct violation of Turkey’s trade embargo on Israel.
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Goldman Paris under police watch after bomb threat linked to Iran group
The Paris offices of Goldman Sachs were placed under police surveillance after a bomb threat believed to be linked to an Iranian group, Le Parisien reported.
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Iran pledges safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for Philippine oil shipments
Iran pledges safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for Philippine oil shipments The Philippines said Iran has pledged to ensure the safe passage of its oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as Manila scrambles to secure energy supplies. “The Iranian Foreign Minister assured the (Foreign) Secretary that Iran will allow the safe, unhindered, and expeditious passage through the Strait of Hormuz of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and all Filipino seafarers,” the foreign affairs department said.
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Iraq revives Syria land route to export oil to Europe
Iraq revives Syria land route to export oil to Europe Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:03 Seeking for new ways to balance the books, Baghdad shifts exports overland as regional war disrupts maritime routes An oil drilling machine is pictured at an oil field in al-Hol, in the desert region of Hasakeh province on 21 January 2026 (Omar Haj Kadour/AFP) Off Iraq has restarted overland oil exports through Syria , marking a significant shift in regional energy logistics as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to wreak havoc on traditional shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz . Ali Nazar, director general of Iraq’s state oil marketer Somo, said on Wednesday that the company had agreed to export 50,000 barrels per day of Basra medium crude via Syria to the Mediterranean, with plans to increase volumes. The crude will reach European markets through the Syrian port of Baniyas.
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Indian markets struggle for direction amid West Asia tensions, crude prices and weak rupee concerns: Experts
New Delhi, [India] April 2 (ANI): Indian equity markets exhibited a cautious yet positive trend after US President Donald Trump indicated that the conflict involving Iran could see a scaling down over the next two to three weeks, raising hopes of easing geopolitical tensions.
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Indias condom industry crippled by Iran war media
Supply chain disruptions have reportedly led to shortages of silicone oil and ammonia needed to produce contraceptives India's massive condom industry is facing major disruptions due to material shortages and soaring production costs linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East, local media has reported, citing manufacturers.
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Gulf states considering new pipeline amid Iran curb on Hormuz Strait: Report
Gulf states considering new pipeline amid Iran curb on Hormuz Strait: Report Gulf countries are revisiting costly plans for pipelines that would allow them to bypass Iran's restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reports. Such initiatives would be "expensive, politically complex and take years to complete," the British daily report indicated.
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"When this conflict is over, strait will open up naturally": Trump strikes optimistic note for future of oil as prices continue to rise
Washington DC [US], April 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) expressed confidence that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route off the coast of Iran, will reopen 'naturally' once the ongoing conflict concludes in the region, amid concerns over the rising global oil prices.
