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How a US Naval Blockade of Iran Could Squeeze Global Oil Supply
The United States, under Donald Trump, has announced plans to block shipping linked to Iran following the collapse of nuclear and ceasefire talks.
Although Washington...
UK Breaks with US on Iran Strategy, Refuses to Back Strait Blockade
Britain has publicly distanced itself from Washington’s escalating strategy against Iran, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer making clear that the UK will not support...
US Moves to Choke Iran’s Oil Lifeline as Talks Collapse
The United States has announced a sweeping naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad.
The talks marked the first...
China’s position after the failure of the US-Iran negotiations
Negotiations between Iran and the United States have reached a deadlock due to differing demands. Washington seeks a narrow agreement concerning maritime security in...
Article 42.7 vs Article 5: Europe’s Quiet Contingency for a Post-NATO World
The 2026 Iran War has functioned thus far as a critical juncture for European security, demonstrating Europe’s continued reliance on US strategic leadership as...
Iran’s New Strait of Hormuz Protocol
Iran’s new protocol for the Strait of Hormuz is not a normal maritime regulation. It is a wartime instrument being repackaged as a postwar...
The impact of the US-Israel-Iran crisis on Asia
At the peak of the crisis, oil surged to $110–116/bbl. But it remains volatile at $90–100 after ceasefire pause. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) took...
Economic shockwaves from Middle East war to overshadow IMF and World Bank talks
Top finance officials from around the world are meeting in Washington this week due to the impacts of the ongoing war in the Middle...
Trump threatens to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U. S. Navy would begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following unsuccessful talks with...
War Back on the Brink as US Iran Talks Collapse After 21 Hour Showdown
After more than six weeks of intense conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, delegations from Washington and Tehran met in Islamabad...