Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.
Category: Embargoes and Sanctions
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Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
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Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
The New York Times – Business:The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
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Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
The New York Times – Business:The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
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What the U.S. Blockade Means for Iran’s Economy
The New York Times – Business:Putting a stop to Iranian shipping will further add to Iran’s economic pain, analysts said, but it might not be enough to force concessions or lessen the global energy crunch.
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Iran-Linked Ships Slow or Stop as U.S. Navy Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade
The New York Times – Business:More than a dozen U.S. Navy warships are enforcing a blockade on all vessels from all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran.
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Two Iran-linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade
The New York Times – Business:The vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, hours before a U.S. naval blockade took effect.
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Trump Administration’s Temporary Reprieve on Russian Oil Expires
The New York Times – Business:A sanctions waiver aimed at keeping global oil prices down had allowed Moscow to sell oil currently at sea.
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How Iran, Suffering Under Sanctions, Diversified Its Economy
The New York Times – Business:As the nation contended with high inflation, high unemployment and unrest before the war, it became more than just an oil exporter.
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How the Strait of Hormuz Stifled a Market Rally
The New York Times – Business:Questions about how freely ships can pass through the waterway have pushed up oil prices and weighed on stocks.
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Is the Strait of Hormuz Reopening? What to Know Under Iran-Cease Fire.
The New York Times – Business:Vessels are wary of passing the coast of Iran in the strait, given the fragile agreement, and the number of ships traveling through it has even dropped.
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Investors Still Have Questions About the Cease-Fire
The New York Times – Business:Analysts and traders are anxiously watching the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks can resolve big differences between the United States and Iran.
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U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s New Leader, Delcy Rodríguez
The New York Times – Business:Removing sanctions would allow Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump.