Iran says Iraqi ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as transits tick up
Tehran says Iraq will face no restrictions in waterway, praising country’s ‘struggle’ against the US.

Tehran says Iraq will face no restrictions in waterway, praising country’s ‘struggle’ against the US.






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Before talks with 35 countries, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says reopening strait ‘will not be easy’.

France’s Macron paid a visit to Tokyo to meet with Japan’s Takaichi to discuss the economic war of the war on Iran.
Effective shutdown of key waterway could lead to permanent changes in how shipping industry does business.
The Trump administration says protections would diminish US energy competitiveness amid the ongoing war on Iran.
Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.

The US president is threatening to take over Iran’s oil export hub or destroy it.

A massive explosion occurred at a major petrochemical plant in Russia, killing at least two people and injuring dozens.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker is using X to shape market sentiment, blending war messaging with financial signalling.
Attacks come as Ukraine says its air defences shot down 267 out of 289 drones launched by Russia overnight.

South Korean president Myung vowed to respond to the energy crisis caused by Iran war to the fullest extent possible.