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Oil Transit
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Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz stay below normal levels
Traders continue to monitor U.S.-Iran tensions even as some market participants identify a potential reduction in risk. Oil transit volumes through the Strait of Hormuz have not returned to usual rates.
activistpost.comfinance49 days ago
Global Sovereign Bond Yields Rise After Strait of Hormuz Disruption
Sovereign debt markets saw yields increase last week after the Strait of Hormuz faced restrictions affecting oil transit. Countries reliant on oil imports reported widening trade deficits and considered selling reserves or issuing new debt.
theaviationist.comfinance51 days ago
U.S. Forces Not Escorting Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. officials stated that American forces are not currently escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement leaves the world's busiest oil transit route without formal U.S. naval protection.
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middleeasteye.networld59 days ago
Israeli Attacks Kill Seven in Lebanon, Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported seven deaths from Israeli attacks across the country. Iran’s actions have closed the Strait of Hormuz to adversaries, affecting oil transit routes.
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thehindu.comworld63 days ago
Indian-Flagged Ship Sunk by Attack in Strait of Hormuz This Week
A ship sunk in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week was Indian-flagged, the Wall Street Journal reported. The vessel was sunk by an attack, according to the same reporting. The incident occurred in one of the world's most important oil transit chokepoints.
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UK and France Launch Joint Mission to Protect Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Britain and France have initiated a joint defensive military mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Keir Starmer announced that the UK will lead the effort. The mission focuses on protecting a key oil transit route.
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US President States Iran Allowed Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz as Present to United States
The US president said Iran permitted 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz this week as a present to the United States. He also commented on preventing Iran from profiting on oil sales selectively. The statements occurred amid discussions on oil transit in the regio…
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ecns.cnfinance98 days ago
US-Iran War Ends in Cease-Fire After 39 Days of Conflict Over Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week cease-fire following 39 days of military strikes that began on February 28, 2026. The conflict centered on Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route. Negotiations are set to resume in Islamabad, with the…
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Tensions
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, following a ceasefire agreement with the US and Israel. The White House demanded the strait be reopened, while Iranian officials accused the US of violating deal conditions. The closure affects a key oil…
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IRGC Navy Announces Alternative Shipping Routes in Strait of Hormuz to Avoid Sea Mines
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has identified alternative shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz to bypass potential sea mines. The announcement aims to manage maritime traffic and clear hazards in the vital waterway. This development occurs amid ongoi…
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US EIA Estimates Middle East Oil Production Cuts to Reach 9.1 Million Barrels per Day in April Due to Strait of Hormuz Closure
The US Energy Information Administration has estimated that oil production cuts in the Middle East will increase to 9.1 million barrels per day in April due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This projection reflects disruptions in a key global oil transit route. The estimat…
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apnews.combusiness102 days ago
Tanker Carrying Iraqi Oil Transits Strait of Hormuz via New Route Near Larak Island
The Suezmax tanker Ocean Thunder has crossed the Strait of Hormuz using a new sea lane passing through Iranian territorial waters near Larak Island, carrying 1 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil. This route follows recent developments in regional shipping amid geopolitical tensio…
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