China, Russia veto Bahrain-backed UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Apr 07, 2026

Russia and China vetoed a Bahrain-backed UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A resolution that was already diluted to secure their...

Brent crude crash 11% as Hormuz reopening ends supply chokehold fears

Apr 17, 2026

Benchmark Brent crude crashed 11% to around $88 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate fell 10% to $81.5 a barrel, as traders rushed...

"Strategic victory for Iran," Expert says on US-Iran ceasefire

Apr 09, 2026

Farkhani, in a conversation with ANI, said that when Trump is claiming the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, it means that he accepted...

"Blockade will remain": Trump keeps pressure on Iranian ports despite Hormuz reopening

Apr 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump confirmed the Strait of Hormuz is "fully open" but maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports until a "100% complete"...

Trump signals early exit: US may end Iran war without reopening Hormuz

Mar 31, 2026

He indicated to aides that he is prepared to wind down military operations against Iran within a four-to-six-week timeline, even if the Strait of...

Reopening Strait of Hormuz key to cooling global oil prices: American Petroleum Institute CEO

Mar 25, 2026

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is critical to stabilising global oil and gas prices amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, said Mike Sommers, CEO, American...