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Hormuz Blockade Pushes Iran’s Economy Toward Breaking Point

London — Iran’s war-strained economy is facing mounting pressure under a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, raising

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Energy Shock Fallout May Linger as MidEast Output Recovery Seen Stretching Two Years

Zurich — Global energy markets could take about two years to recover output losses caused by the Middle East conflict,

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Pakistanis Chase Iranian Riyal Rally on Diplomacy Hopes

Karachi — Pakistani investors are pouring millions of dollars into the Iranian riyal, betting that improving diplomatic prospects between the

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Trump Warns Iran Ceasefire Could End Without Deal by Wednesday

Washington— Donald Trump said on Friday he may end the current ceasefire with Iran if a long-term agreement to halt

Russia Fortifies Oil Port Defenses After Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Exports

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Russia Fortifies Oil Port Defenses After Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Exports

Moscow — escalated further on Friday as Russia moved to strengthen air defenses around key oil export terminals in its

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U.S. Blockade of Iran Ports Raises Ceasefire Risks, Deepens Strategic Standoff

Jerusalem— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that American forces have blockaded Iran’s ports, a move that has heightened

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Ceasefire Urged as U.S.-Iran Talks in Islamabad End Without Breakthrough

Islamabad — Pakistan urged the United States and Iran on Sunday to uphold a fragile ceasefire after 21-hour negotiations in

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NewsDesk MC April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 bunker fuel, ceasefire, container shipping, fuel costs, geopolitical risk, global trade, Gulf region, iran, Jeddah port, Khor Fakkan, logistics, Maersk, maritime security, oman, risk assessment, Salalah port, saudi arabia, shipping, shipping disruption, Sohar port, Strait of Hormuz, supply chains, trade routes, uae, united states

Maersk Holds Back on Hormuz Shipping Despite Ceasefire Openings

Copenhagen — Shipping giant Maersk said on Wednesday that a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran may create

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Starmer Heads to Gulf to Secure Hormuz Reopening After Ceasefire

London— British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with regional leaders aimed

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Fragile Iran–US ceasefire opens Strait of Hormuz as negotiations begin

“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s

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