Iran crude oil storage crisis deepens as tankers become floating reserves Iran crude oil storage woes intensify as U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz forces Tehran to store …
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Politics
Iran offers new proposal to Pakistan, conditions talks on US lifting blockade
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIran’s New Proposal Conditions Talks on US Halt to Attacks and Lifting of Maritime Blockade Iran’s new proposal asks the US to halt attacks and lift its maritime blockade before …
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Business
Yen falls past 160, JGB yields surge as Hormuz blockade pressures BOJ
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Weakens Past 160 as Hormuz Blockade Sends Oil Prices and Inflation Fears Higher Yen falls past 160 to the dollar as Hormuz blockade pushes oil prices up, JGB yields …
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Dollar hits 160 yen amid stalled US‑Iran talks and blockade plans
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYen Slides to 160 per Dollar as U.S.-Iran Tensions and U.S. Port-Blockade Reports Boost Dollar Demand Yen falls to 160 per dollar in New York on April 29 as stalled …
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Politics
Idemitsu tanker transits Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade, reviving Japan Iran ties
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan–Iran friendship spotlighted as Idemitsu Maru clears Strait of Hormuz Japan–Iran friendship draws attention after the Panama‑flagged Idemitsu Maru transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 28, 2026, ending a …
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Technology
Trump Orders Preparations for Extended U.S. Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaU.S. Administration Prepares for Potential Strait of Hormuz Blockade U.S. aides have been ordered to prepare for an extended Strait of Hormuz blockade, a measure aimed at curbing Iranian oil …
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US President Says Iran Asked Washington to Lift Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports US president says Iran has asked Washington to lift a naval blockade on Iranian ports, prompting diplomatic …
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Tensions Rise as Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Lebanon Exchanges Keep Oil and Shipping on Edge Strait of Hormuz blockade and Lebanese cross-border fighting keep oil above $107, threaten shipping lanes …
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Iran blockade deepens mistrust as talks stall, president tells Pakistan Iran blockade: President Pezeshkian says talks stalled over U.S. pressure; Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz while sanctions …
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Politics
Japan to Release 36 Million Barrels from Oil Reserves amid Hormuz Blockade
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan to Release Additional 36 Million Barrels from National Oil Reserves After Strait of Hormuz Disruption Japan will release 36 million barrels from its national oil reserves from May 1 …