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US Imposes Blockade on Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions with Iran
President Trump has ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with the measure coming into force as the United States blocks vessels doing business with Iran. Trump warned that Iranian fast attack ships approaching the blockade will be eliminated. TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné stated that any solution must preserve the strait’s opening and warned of supply issues if the conflict continues.
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Nearly half of all the oil China uses passes through the Strait of Hormuz, via @MarioNawfal. Most of the oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz to China comes from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar, plus a good amount from Iran and Oman, also via @MarioNawfal.
Issues Warnings to Iran President Trump threatens to blow up Iranian ships that move near the blockade, via CNN.
Trump warns Iran that if any of their fast attack ships approach the blockade they will be immediately eliminated, according to @disclosetv.
Executives Address Conflict Implications TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné stated that any solution over the Iran conflict must absolutely preserve the Strait of Hormuz opening, via Semafor (Patrick Pouyanné).
Patrick Pouyanné warned of serious supply issues if the Iran war continues, also via Semafor (Patrick Pouyanné).
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