Iran tightens control over Strait of Hormuz, ship approvals now reportedly handled by IRGC. Asia’s energy crisis is intensifying. Philippines has 45 days of fuel left.

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BREAKING: Iran has “tightened control” over the Strait of Hormuz and is now demanding detailed crew, cargo, and voyage information from ships seeking safe passage.

Details include:

1. Approvals for ships seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz are being handled by the IRGC

2. Tolls to pass through have hit $2 million, mainly for high-value vessels like oil and gas tankers

3. The increase in control signals Iran’s “growing grip” on the key trade route

4. Traffic remains limited, mostly involving Iranian or China-linked ships hugging Iran’s coast

Asia’s energy crisis is intensifying.