Strait of Hormuz Transit Marks Evacuation of All Japan-Crewed Vessels from Persian Gulf Japan reports a tanker with three Japanese crew has transited the Strait of Hormuz, completing evacuation of …
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Hormuz Strait normalization uncertain after US and Iran memorandum takes effect
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoHormuz Strait Navigation Uncertain Despite US–Iran 14-Point Memorandum US and Iran’s 14-point memorandum aims to halt hostilities; Japan urges free, safe passage through the Hormuz Strait as dozens of Japan-related …
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Hormuz Strait reopening approved by Trump could ease Japan gasoline prices
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Announces Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Japan May See Gradual Relief in Fuel Supply and Prices Deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz announced June 14–15, 2026 could …
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US Apache helicopter shot down near Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon orders strikes
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoApache helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz as U.S. launches then halts strikes U.S. Apache helicopter downed near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting limited American strikes that were later ordered …
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Malaysia central bank governor warns Strait of Hormuz closure threatens Asian economy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStrait of Hormuz disruption fuels energy crisis and threatens Asian supply chains Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels an energy shock that raises industrial input, logistics and food costs, threatening growth …
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Strait of Hormuz blockade drives global fuel surge, cripples Asian fisheries, hits Malawi
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoStrait of Hormuz Blockade Ripples Fuel Crisis from Jakarta to Malawi Three months into the Strait of Hormuz blockade, fuel shortages and price spikes are crippling economies from Jakarta to …
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Global crude oil inventories fall below 100 days amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal crude oil inventories to drop below 100 days amid Strait of Hormuz blockade Global crude oil inventories set to fall below 100 days of demand as the Strait of …
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Toyota Cuts Overseas Production by 83,000 Vehicles Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota to cut overseas production by about 83,000 vehicles after Strait of Hormuz blockade Toyota to cut overseas production by around 83,000 vehicles by November 2026 as Strait of Hormuz …
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Trump Says Iran Agreement Mostly Finalized, Includes Strait of Hormuz Opening
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Says Iran Negotiations Largely Complete, Includes Strait of Hormuz Opening Donald Trump tweeted on May 23, 2026 that “most” of the Iran negotiations have been completed and are in …
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Trump says US and Iran near peace memorandum, Strait of Hormuz reopening
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump 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 …