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Tehran

74 days ago

The US blockade of ships using Iranian ports has come into force but several Iran-linked tankers have passed through the strait of Hormuz since it began. The blockade is designed to put pressure on I…

Iran earned $5bn in oil exports in past month while it shut the strait for most other ships. That revenue is at risk.
Rachel Reeves branded the US-Israeli attacks on Tehran 'folly' saying there had been no 'clear exit plan' or aims.

Citi analysts upgrade profit forecast by 20% to $2.6bn for January to March despite flat oil and gas production

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BP expects to post “exceptional” earnings from its oil tra…

Washington’s demand that Tehran halt uranium enrichment has been a barrier to progress on talks

75 days ago

The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
The US blockade comes in an attempt to economically pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global maritime traffic after its six week closure caused global oil prices to surge. Roughly 40 ve…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that the next steps in U.S.-Iran peace efforts now depend on Tehran.

Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah urges Lebanon to pull out of talks with Israel; blockade of strait of Hormuz begins

Hezbollah says it will not abide by agreements that result from the Lebanon-Israel talks in the US; Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal

  • US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline pass…

President Donald Trump is trying to ramp up the pressure on Tehran — but allies and officials are scrambling to understand how the blockade will help.

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