Aiming to prevent a possible energy crisis due to the war with Iran, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would give insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/04/trump-us-oil-tankers-iran-war/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #us #donaldtrump #middleeast #oil #shipping #straitofhormuz #iran
Aiming to prevent a possible energy crisis due to the war with Iran, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would give insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/04/trump-us-oil-tankers-iran-war/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #us #donaldtrump #middleeast #oil #shipping #straitofhormuz #iran
Iran's blockade is currently only allowing Chinese or Russian vessels through.
Everyone else is not allowed to pass.
#Iran #straitofhormuz #KhameneiAssassination #Oil #Economics
Not only does the US air strategy not work... I have my doubts about the US experts saying things like they will rely on Indian ports now.
As if the actual Indians want this crap coming to them. Many Indian Muslims are grieving just as much as Pakistan.
Increasing US military presence is just going to add additional internal conflict for India. I worry US military personnel won't be safe at any viable port.
The US also seriously miscalculated on the economic impacts Iran can create.
TikTokers Hasan Piker talks the web of economic damage caused by Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan says they had NO warning about the US going to war. The country gets 70% of its oil through the Strait and has less than a year of reserves.
Japan warns the unplanned economic fallouts of war will be an issue for them.
https://partyon.xyz/@nullagent/116166158831417257
#Japan #straitofhormuz #Iran #Israel #OilWar #economics #HasanPiker
A couple of commercial shipping vessels have been struck, likely by Iran, sailing near their coasts.
Iran appears to be very serious about their blockade on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's blockade is currently only allowing Chinese or Russian vessels through.
Everyone else is not allowed to pass.
#Iran #straitofhormuz #KhameneiAssassination #Oil #Economics
Also around the time Tehran was bombed, Lebanon was also seeing intense Israeli bombing directly on civilians.
It turns out that Israel was attempting to kill Hezbollah's leaders after their relatively small attack on an Israeli base after Khamenei's assassination.
In response Israel level whole civilian city blocks.
Israel appears to be opening up a ground invasion Lebanon...
A couple of commercial shipping vessels have been struck, likely by Iran, sailing near their coasts.
Iran appears to be very serious about their blockade on the Strait of Hormuz
With few willing to brave the Strait of Hormuz as war around the Gulf rages, companies will have to do business without one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes, especially for oil and gas. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/03/strait-hormuz-world-shipping/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #straitofhormuz #iran #shipping
With few willing to brave the Strait of Hormuz as war around the Gulf rages, companies will have to do business without one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes, especially for oil and gas. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/03/strait-hormuz-world-shipping/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #straitofhormuz #iran #shipping
Global News Okanagan | Danielle Smith says Iran war underscores need for new Alberta pipeline to the coast
Danielle Smith says any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil choke point at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, underscores the need for a new Alberta pipeline to the Pacific.
#GlobalNewsOkanagan #Okanagan #BCNews #Canada #Economy #Politics #World #AlbertaOil #Iran #Pipeline #StraitOfHormuz
Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the Revolutionary Guards [ #IRGC] commander-in-chief, said the #StraitOfHormuz is closed & #Iran will set on fire any ship trying to pass, acc/to Iranian media.
"The strait (of Hormuz) is closed. If anyone tries to pass, the heroes of the Revolutionary Guards & the regular navy will set those ships ablaze," Jabari said in remarks carried by state media.
#US #Israel #war #Trump #Netanyahu #RegimeChange #geopolitics #MiddleEast
https://www.reuters.com/world/iran-live-israel-strikes-hezbollah-uk-base-hit-cyprus-conflict-widens-2026-03-02/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement
Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the Revolutionary Guards [ #IRGC] commander-in-chief, said the #StraitOfHormuz is closed & #Iran will set on fire any ship trying to pass, acc/to Iranian media.
"The strait (of Hormuz) is closed. If anyone tries to pass, the heroes of the Revolutionary Guards & the regular navy will set those ships ablaze," Jabari said in remarks carried by state media.
#US #Israel #war #Trump #Netanyahu #RegimeChange #geopolitics #MiddleEast
https://www.reuters.com/world/iran-live-israel-strikes-hezbollah-uk-base-hit-cyprus-conflict-widens-2026-03-02/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement
#Energy #prices surge as tanker disruptions & shutdowns rattle global supply
#Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to traffic through the #StraitOfHormuz raised uncertainty about how #US & #Israel attacks on #Iran would affect supply to the world #economy.
US oil traded 7.6% higher at $72.12 per barrel, while international standard Brent was up 8.6% at $79.11 per barrel. Natural gas futures in Europe jumped >40% after Qatar halted production due to the war.
#Energy #prices surge as tanker disruptions & shutdowns rattle global supply
#Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to traffic through the #StraitOfHormuz raised uncertainty about how #US & #Israel attacks on #Iran would affect supply to the world #economy.
US oil traded 7.6% higher at $72.12 per barrel, while international standard Brent was up 8.6% at $79.11 per barrel. Natural gas futures in Europe jumped >40% after Qatar halted production due to the war.
More sources (via YPA Sanaa) 👇🏽
📢 Iranian media reported that an oil tanker was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz after it reportedly refused to follow warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Acc to the reports, the tanker suffered heavy damage and began to sink following the attack
📢 Iranian state #media on Sunday aired footage showing an oil tanker ablaze after being struck while transiting the #StraitofHormuz, asserting that the vessel was targeted as it “passed illegally through the waterway”
🔹 Broadcast comes amid intense regional escalation following unprovoked strikes by the #US and Israel against #iran
📰 Report Al Mayadeen MAR-01 15:30 Beirut-t
More sources (via YPA Sanaa) 👇🏽
📢 Iranian media reported that an oil tanker was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz after it reportedly refused to follow warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Acc to the reports, the tanker suffered heavy damage and began to sink following the attack
📢 Iranian state #media on Sunday aired footage showing an oil tanker ablaze after being struck while transiting the #StraitofHormuz, asserting that the vessel was targeted as it “passed illegally through the waterway”
🔹 Broadcast comes amid intense regional escalation following unprovoked strikes by the #US and Israel against #iran
📰 Report Al Mayadeen MAR-01 15:30 Beirut-t
Oil shipping has largely paused in the Strait of Hormuz that links the oil-rich Persian Gulf to the open seas after the U.S. and Israel bombed Iran, with Iranian media saying the waterway is "practically closed.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/01/economy/hormuz-iran-shut-shipping/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #iran #trade #shipping #energy #oil #straitofhormuz #us #middleeast