Strait of Hormuz

UAE to ‘accelerate’ new oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz

The UAE has plans to raise production capacity to five million barrels a day by 2027. An existing 360km pipeline has a capacity of 1.8 million.

Clean energy seen as ‘structurally immune’ to Hormuz-style shock

A wind turbine and solar panels in the Grand Renewable Energy Park in South Cayuga, Ontario, Canada, on May 4, 2026.

Trump says he wants Iran’s uranium mostly for ‘public relations’

US President Donald Trump said he ultimately would rather get the material out of the country.

New attacks reported on ships near Hormuz as Trump discusses Iran with Xi

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seen seizing a ship in the Strait of Hormuz in an image obtained on April 24, 2026.

Japanese crude tanker emerges outside Hormuz in rare, undercover transit

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz off, Musandam, Oman, on May 1.

Iran military says control over Hormuz to bring significant economic revenues

Iran’s grip over the vital waterway has rattled global markets and given Tehran significant leverage.

Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

S’pore hopes for diplomacy, dialogue to end Middle East war: Vivian in call with Iran’s Araghchi

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan Balakrishnan (left) said he had “good candid exchange of views” with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (right).

Iran says it has deployed mini submarines in contest to control Hormuz

Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz since the US and Israel first attacked on Feb 28.

Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax with prices remaining high amid Iran war

Mr Donald Trump said he knows the tax is only a small percentage of the overall cost of gasoline for consumers, “but it’s still money”.

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