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What is the strait of Hormuz and can the US stop Iran from blocking it?
ByPeter Beaumont March 13, 2026March 16, 2026

Energy prices have soared as Iranian strikes and reports of mines prevent ships from transiting the chokepointMiddle East crisis – live updatesMore than 1,000 cargo ships, mainly oil and gas tankers, have been blocked from transiting the strait of Horm…

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Middle East war creating ‘largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets’
ByJillian Ambrose and Callum Jones March 12, 2026

Vast release of emergency crude reserves fails to quell mounting fears about supply crunch, rattling marketsMiddle East crisis – live updatesOil markets are now facing the “largest supply disruption in history” as the war in Iran continues to block tan…

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If oil price shocks weren’t bad enough, Trump’s war could have other unintended consequences | Adam Hanieh
ByAdam Hanieh March 12, 2026

China consumes around 90% of Iran’s oil exports, so could be forced to rely on alternative suppliers – particularly RussiaWith the US-Israeli war against Iran in its second week, energy markets are in turmoil. On Thursday, the price of Brent Crude Oil …

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Fuel tankers burst into flames in Iraqi waters after suspected Iranian boat attacks – video
ByGuardian staff March 12, 2026

Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers, which were seen ablaze after projectiles struck three vessels in Iraqi waters, port officials said. The ships targeted in late-night armed boat attacks in the Gulf near Iraq were the Marshall Isla…

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Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf
ByJason Burke, Jerusalem March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Iranian officials warn of ‘war of attrition’ and global economic chaos as energy supplies are throttledMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran dramatically escalated its strategy of striking civilian infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf …

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Countries must seek energy independence through renewables and nuclear, says John Kerry
ByFiona Harvey Environment editor March 11, 2026

Former US secretary of state says oil shock driven by war in Iran highlights dangers of reliance on fossil fuelsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesCountries must seek energy independence through renewable resources and nuclear energy for their nat…

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Will releasing millions of barrels of oil stockpiles really bring down fuel costs?
ByHeather Stewart March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Despite rare act of multilateralism, there is no guarantee the IEA’s release of 400m barrels from reserves will depress pricesIEA orders largest ever release of stockpiled oil to reduce crude priceHow the Iran conflict could affect energy prices – vide…

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IEA orders largest ever release of stockpiled oil to reduce crude price
ByJoanna Partridge March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Members agree unanimously to release about 400m barrels amid market volatility caused by Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe International Energy Agency has ordered the largest release of government oil res…

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How Iran has used the strait of Hormuz to throttle oil and gas – a visual guide
ByJillian Ambrose. Graphics by Lucy Swan, Harvey Symons and Heidi Wilson March 11, 2026

The Tehran regime has weaponised geography in retaliation for the attacks by the US and Israel Global oil markets have recorded some of the biggest price swings in history this week after the US-Israeli war with Iran throttled the flow of Middle Easter…

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Why Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil hub is still untouched by US-Israel bombers
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 11, 2026

While some argue for destroying the terminal though which 90% of Iran’s oil exports flow, others caution of a global market ‘tailspin’Kharg Island – through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports flow – is arguably the country’s most sensitive economic target…

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