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Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
ByRebecca F. Elliott and Brad Plumer March 29, 2026

The U.S. and other exporters are poised for a windfall, but disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies are also pushing gas-buying countries to consider alternatives like coal, solar and nuclear energy.

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Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Eve Sampson March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.

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Europe Is Drafting Postwar Plan to Escort Tankers, Officials Say
ByCatherine Porter and Lara Jakes March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

France and Britain are leading planning to have warships escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which officials say is farther along than has been revealed publicly.

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Global Food Supply Faces a Dangerous Bottleneck as Iran War Persists
ByAna Swanson March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Fertilizer prices are climbing as a result of disruptions in the Middle East, putting global food supplies at risk.

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Iran Moves to Formalize Toll Plan in Strait of Hormuz
ByEuan Ward March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Tehran has effectively closed off the critical waterway, turning back container ships on Friday, and Iranian lawmakers are considering whether to formalize charging fees to pass.

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In Sleepy Town on Strait of Hormuz, War Rages Just Over Horizon
ByIsmaeel Naar March 27, 2026

For centuries, an Omani exclave has been defined by a peculiar duality: rugged isolation and proximity to one of the world’s most important trade routes.

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Rubio Says Allies Should Help Secure Strait by Iran for Oil and Gas Ships
ByEdward Wong March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

The secretary of state said the United States and Iran were passing messages to each other as he headed to France for a diplomatic meeting of the Group of 7 nations.

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Iran Says ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz
ByPeter Eavis March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Ships with no ties to Israel or the United States would be allowed to pass, the government said, but it was unclear if any vessels would try.

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Trump Says U.S. Is Negotiating With Iran, Which Publicly Denies His Claim
ByLuke Broadwater, Aaron Boxerman, Erika Solomon and Thomas Fuller March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

“Very, very strong talks,” President Trump claimed. Fake news, replied an Iranian parliamentary leader.

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For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks
ByRebecca F. Elliott March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.

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