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rte.ieSuez Canal Oil Tanker Traffic Rose Nearly One-Third in April 2026 After Strait of Hormuz Closure
The number of oil tankers passing through Egypt’s Suez Canal increased by almost a third in April 2026 after the Strait of Hormuz closed.
pbs.orgU.S. and Iran Extend Talks on Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Negotiations to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue, with officials stating several more days are needed to resolve wording in the draft agreement.
manilatimes.netDraft U.S.-Iran Agreement Includes 60-Day Ceasefire Extension
A draft memorandum outlines terms for extending a ceasefire with Iran by 60 days and requires Iran to halt military operations, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and dispose of its enriched uranium stockpile. Iran has not accepted all provisions, and some details remain unresolved.
pbs.orgU.S. and Iran Near Memorandum to Extend Ceasefire
The United States and Iran are discussing a memorandum of understanding that would convert the existing ceasefire into a longer-term settlement. The document would address the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian nuclear material, frozen assets, and sanctions, though details remain under ne…
citizen.co.zaOpinion Piece Calls for Revival of Ben-Gurion Canal Project as Suez Alternative
An opinion article published May 20, 2026, argues that Israel should pursue a shipping canal linking Eilat to the Mediterranean near Ashkelon or Ashdod. The piece presents the project as a potential alternative to the Suez Canal and a driver of economic growth.
Financial TimesPanama Canal Daily Transits Rise 20 Percent Since Start of Iran War
Daily transit operations through the Panama Canal have risen 20 percent since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to the canal manager. The increase has lifted revenues by as much as 15 percent. Officials said the war is permanently reshaping global trading routes.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIraq Commits $17 Billion to Development Road Rail and Highway Project
Iraq has committed $17 billion to the Development Road project, an infrastructure initiative involving a 1,200 km rail and highway network. The project extends from the Gulf to Turkey with connections into Europe, aiming to enhance regional connectivity. It is designed to bypass…