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Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in a week
ByMohamed Gabobe in Mogadishu and Rachel Savage April 28, 2026

Pirates appear to be taking advantage of international naval strength being diverted to Middle EastThree vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, raising fears of a resurgence in piracy around the Horn of Africa, and adding…

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‘Mental breakdown’: oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit
ByJillian Ambrose and Joanna Partridge April 9, 2026

Seafarer tells of ‘impossible’ situation, with strait still so unsafe that crew would not cross even if told to sailMaritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?‘You can try to minimise the impact that this situation has on …

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Relief in financial markets after Iran ceasefire – but it is far from absolute | Richard Partington
ByRichard Partington Senior economics correspondent April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Situation still volatile as Tehran and Washington issue conflicting messages about opening of Hormuz channelA plunge in the oil price, stock market rally and renewed hopes for the global economic outlook. After the announcement of a two-week ceasefire …

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Will shipping in the strait of Hormuz – and oil prices – return to normal?
ByJoanna Partridge and Jillian Ambrose April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Analysts say doubts over stability of the ceasefire and damage to production sites mean the energy crisis is far from overMiddle East crisis – live updatesIf the US-Israeli ceasefire with Iran holds, it could offer the clearest hope of an end to the en…

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Ceasefire changes little for shipping in strait of Hormuz, experts say
ByJoanna Partridge April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Analysts expect only limited increase in shipping as vessels will still need to seek Iranian permission to transitMiddle East crisis – live updatesThere will be no “mass exodus” of ships through the strait of Hormuz, shipping analysts say, despite a tw…

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Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran
ByMark Saunokonoko April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Oil heads for biggest daily fall since pandemic as Iran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz under its managementMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of HormuzOil prices tumble…

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‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz
ByJoanna Partridge. Graphics by Tural Ahmedzade and Heidi Wilson March 26, 2026

Many of the vessels willing to make the crossing are taking an alternative route through Iranian watersThreats to shipping have effectively closed the strait of Hormuz since the US-Israel war on Iran began four weeks ago – upending global oil and gas s…

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Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in EU and UK
ByJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects• Business live – latest updatesA string of large offshore wind projects in Europe are facing potential delays as the Iran war threatens…

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Analysis from West Point warns that strait of Hormuz blockade will strangle US defense industry
ByJason Wilson March 19, 2026

Report shows how minerals critical to defense readiness have seen a ‘near total’ disruption in seaborne tradeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe closure of the strait of Hormuz is causing a “paralyzing, real…

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Beyond the strait: why attacks on Kargh Island could keep oil prices high
ByJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Oil could pass 2008 record of $147.50 a barrel as damage and field closures risk compounding supply shock caused by Iran warAbout 20 miles off the coast of Iran lies the source of the petrostate’s economic lifeblood and the latest target of US military…

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