Strait of Hormuz
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worldPete Hegseth Announces Largest U.S. Strike Yet on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms massive new U.S. military strikes on Iran, targeting its industrial and military infrastructure amid rising global energy prices.
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financeUS May Lift Sanctions on 140M-Barrel Iranian Oil Cache
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals imminent move to unsanction Iranian crude stranded at sea to ease global supply crunch.
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worldHormuz Strait Traffic Plummets Amid Escalating Risks
Over 95% drop in daily shipping through the Strait of Hormuz since conflict began. Iran-linked vessels and rerouted routes reveal growing maritime tensions.
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worldIran Missile Strikes Threaten Global Energy Supply
Iran's retaliatory missile attacks on Gulf energy facilities risk severe global economic disruption amid soaring fuel prices and supply chain fears.
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worldTrump Rates Macron 'an 8' Amid Deepening US-France Split Over Hormuz and Lebanon
As U.S.-Israeli military pressure on Iran and Hezbollah intensifies, France rejects direct involvement in Strait of Hormuz security and pushes diplomacy in Lebanon-drawing sharp transatlantic divergence.
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worldMiddle East war disrupts Asia-Pacific fuel, supply chains, and economies
Escalating conflict impacts energy prices, shipping, and livelihoods across Asia-Pacific regions.
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worldIsraeli UN Envoy Urges Europe to End Diplomacy, Confront Iran Regime
Israel's Geneva UN ambassador Daniel Meron demands decisive European action against Iran amid escalating regional war, missile strikes, and Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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worldGuterres Urges End to Middle East Escalation
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, urging the U.S., Israel, and Iran to halt attacks and prioritize diplomacy amid rising global energy costs.