Strait of Hormuz
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financeFertilizer Prices Soar Amid U.S.-Iran War
U.S. farmers face soaring fertilizer costs due to the disruption of vital imports through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's blockades and attacks are affecting key shipments.
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financeGulf Energy Strikes Threaten Global LNG Supply
Attacks on key LNG infrastructure in the Gulf raise concerns over months-long supply disruptions and global market instability.
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worldIEA Demands Urgent Oil Demand Cuts Amid Hormuz Crisis
The IEA warns of the largest oil supply shock in history, urging global shifts to remote work, reduced air travel, and public transport to curb demand as prices soar above $100 a barrel.
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worldIran Strikes Kuwaiti Refinery Amid Escalating Gulf Conflict
Iran attacks Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery in Kuwait, fires drones at Gulf energy sites, and vows continued missile production despite U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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worldTrump References Pearl Harbor During High-Stakes Meeting with Japan's PM
President Trump drew historical parallels regarding the 1941 attack while discussing recent military actions against Iran during talks with Prime Minister Takaichi.
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financeLagarde Warns Iran Conflict Could Spark Inflation Surge
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns rising energy prices from Iran conflict will impact eurozone inflation, complicating monetary policy amid slowing growth.
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worldIsrael and Iran Exchange Airstrikes Amid Energy Market Turmoil
Escalating strikes between Israel and Iran disrupt global oil flows and expose rifts between Trump and Netanyahu over military strategy.
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worldIran Conflict Drives European Petrol Prices to 2022 Levels
War in Iran disrupts global oil markets, triggering sharp petrol price spikes across Germany, Austria, and Finland, with EU-wide increases nearing 8% as governments scramble to regulate retail hikes.