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Energy, Oil & Gas

Near-blockade of Strait of Hormuz by Iran continues despite Trump warning

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Iran continued its near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz despite US President Donald trump saying Tehran must allow oil to go through the waterway.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Strait of Hormuz not US problem, says Trump

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not getting further involved in the Iran war, telling them to go to the Strait of Hormuz to take their own fuel and securing the strait is "not for us."

Miscellaneous

Deal or no deal, US will end war in two to three weeks: Trump

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

President Donald Trump says the US will "leave" Iran in "two to three weeks" when it is certain the regime cannot build a nuclear weapon "for years" and whether there is a deal with Tehran or not.

Miscellaneous

Trump rejects talks, plans to destroy Iran's military, potential leaders

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

US President Donald Trump has rejected any negotiations with Iran and raised the possibility that the Iran war would only end once Tehran no longer has a functioning military or any ​remaining leadership in power.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping INTERNATIONAL NEWS

US to reinsure maritime losses in Gulf up to $20bn, says report

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

The US will provide reinsurance covering up to $20 billion in potential losses in the Gulf region to bolster confidence among oil and gas shippers during the conflict with Iran, reported Reuters citing the US International Development Finance Corporation.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Mounting risks for US, Trump as Iran war deepens

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

One week after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, plunging the Middle East into turmoil, President Donald Trump faces mounting questions over whether early battlefield gains can translate into a durable geopolitical victory, say experts.

Energy, Oil & Gas

US will escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the US navy will protect ships in the Middle East and the government will provide insurance "if necessary" in a bid to contain soaring energy prices sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil moves lower after Trump's comment on Hormuz

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Oil prices turned lower in Asian trading on Tuesday as markets reacted to reports that Donald Trump had indicated to aides he was prepared to bring the conflict with Iran to an end without insisting on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Trump wants to 'take the oil in Iran'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

US President Donald Trump has said in an interview with Financial Times that he wanted to "take the oil in Iran" and could seize the export hub of Kharg Island.

Miscellaneous

Brent crude price tops $115 despite Trump's hopes for breakthrough

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Oil prices continued their upward climb on Monday, as markets focused on escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East despite renewed assertions by US President Donald Trump that talks with Iran remain under way and could still lead to a diplomatic breakthrough.