Trump says U.S.-Iran agreement nearly complete, vows Strait of Hormuz will be reopened Trump says a U.S.-Iran agreement is nearing completion after May 23, 2026 consultations with regional leaders; he …
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LNG tanker scheduled to reach Futtsu port, first since Hormuz closure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLNG shipment to reach Futtsu on May 18, 2026, first since Strait of Hormuz closure An LNG shipment from the Middle East is due at Futtsu on May 18, 2026 …
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Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate after ship seized and Indian cargo ship sinks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoShip Seized Off UAE, Indian-Flagged Cargo Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz Ship seized off the UAE and an Indian-flagged cargo ship sank after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz on …
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Idemitsu Kosan forecasts Hormuz crisis easing in July, seeks alternate oil sources
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIdemitsu says Hormuz crisis will ease by July as it secures non‑Middle East oil supplies Idemitsu Kosan says the Hormuz crisis will ease by July and that oil prices could …
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Strait of Hormuz LNG transits signal easing while Asian prices jump 60%
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStrait of Hormuz Blockade Shows Signs of Easing as Two LNG Tankers Head to Japan and China Two liquefied natural gas tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in …
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Strait of Hormuz closure triggers Asian oil shock and widens China’s influence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStrait of Hormuz closure reverberates across Asia as oil prices and shipping face acute disruption Strait of Hormuz closure sends shockwaves through Asian economies as shipping firms suspend Gulf transits …
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Japan agrees to buy 20 million barrels from UAE amid Hormuz blockade
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-UAE oil deal: Tokyo agrees to buy 20 million barrels from the UAE Japan secures a 20-million-barrel crude purchase from the UAE to shore up supplies as the Strait of …
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Japan holds behind-the-scenes talks on household aid amid Hormuz crisis
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSanae Takaichi’s fiscal spending plans strained by Hormuz energy crisis Rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating Sanae Takaichi’s fiscal spending plans, prompting closed-door …
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Strait of Hormuz blockade persists as US Navy launches maritime countermeasures
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoStrait of Hormuz Remains in Crisis as U.S. and Iran Maintain Dual Blockades U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has left the key oil corridor effectively closed, with Tehran’s …
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Project Freedom backfires as US-Iran strikes hit Strait of Hormuz shipping
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoStrait of Hormuz clashes follow U.S. "Project Freedom" launch, raising shipping and energy fears May 4, 2026 clashes near the Strait of Hormuz after ‘Project Freedom’ launch raise shipping dangers, …