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Peter Eavis
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Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
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…
Is the Strait of Hormuz Reopening? What to Know Under Iran-Cease Fire.
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…
Iran Keeps a Tight Grip on Strait of Hormuz, Pressuring Shipping and Energy Sectors
Iran has allowed a small number of vessels to pass, but that won’t alleviate pressure or risk for the shipping industry and energy markets any…
What Happened After a U.S. Warship Hit an Iranian Mine in 1988
President Trump has suggested providing escorts for stranded tankers. A mine strike on a U.S. frigate in the Persian Gulf shows the perils of doing…
Iran Says ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz
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…
War in Iran Reveals Strait of Hormuz’s Weakness as an Oil Bottleneck
But at just 35 miles wide, it did. It’s just the latest evidence of how dependent the global economy is on a handful of choke…
U.S. Suspends Oil Shipping Rules to Ease Gas Price Pressures
The Jones Act dictates that only ships made in the United States can transport cargo between U.S. ports. Such vessels, which must also be crewed…
Consumers Paid Tariffs on Overseas Items. Now They Want a Refund.
The Trump administration has yet to announce a process to return fees paid by companies and shoppers for tariffs now deemed illegal.
Energy Secretary Says Tankers Could Start Moving Soon
“We’re not too long, I think, before you will see more regular resumption of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz,” Chris Wright said on…
FedEx Sues for Refund of Trump Tariffs Rejected by Supreme Court
The company, which did not specify how much it was seeking, is expected to be one of many demanding compensation for levies ruled unlawful.
