hormuz

Yes, Macron reportedly worked with Iran to get multiple european nations to close their airspace to the US in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. France has taken a clear stand against the American people and joined forces with the reg

Yes, Macron reportedly worked with Iran to get multiple european nations to close their airspace to the US in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. France has taken a clear stand against the American people and joined forces with the regime. pic.twitter.com/55RNoFsZ5T — @amuse (@amuse) April 5, 2026

A-10 Warthog crashes near Hormuz, U.S. pilot rescued.

#BREAKING US Blackhawk helicopter hit by Iran, Newsmax reports, citing US official, adding that crew is accounted for and safe pic.twitter.com/SaXWASYvq2 — Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) April 3, 2026 Chaos is unfolding in the Iran war after multiple US aircraft crashes were reported Friday, as an urgent search-and-rescue mission continues for a downed American pilot behind …

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The Iran war won’t be over anytime soon. Trump wants to stay in Iran longer than 2-3 weeks. U.S. intelligence just confirmed what the markets already knew: Hormuz isn’t opening anytime soon

In another word: the Iran war won’t be over anytime soon. https://t.co/KtpfVflPrD — SwingTrader (@SwingTraderQ) April 3, 2026 This is absolute insanity. NO ONE WANTS THIS! “America first” my *ss. The last thing he cares about are the American people. That’s become very clear. https://t.co/Rh7OzXRBKe — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) April 3, 2026 The biggest problem …

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Is the Strait of Hormuz becoming a tool for testing unity inside Western alliances?

IRAN’S PLAYING DIVIDE-AND-CONQUER WITH HORMUZ AND IT’S WORKING Iran’s got a system: block U.S. ships, let European ones through… but only if those countries stand up to Trump. France crossed today no problem, Spain blocked airspace recently and got rewarded. It’s brilliant… and infuriating. They’re splitting NATO by making it profitable to oppose Washington. Every …

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Russia China and France block Bahrain push to authorize force at United Nations over Strait of Hormuz

The Gulf’s plan to force Hormuz open just hit a wall at the UN Russia, China, and France blocked Bahrain’s Security Council resolution authorizing military force to reopen the Strait. Three veto-wielding powers said no to any language permitting the use of force. A vote is scheduled for Friday but the math hasn’t changed. Macron …

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Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed long-term for both the US and Israel. Iran’s real strategy is not direct confrontation with the US, but pressure routed through allied energy dependency

let me tell you what just happened because most people are missing what Iran actually did.. for 47 years, closing the Strait of Hormuz was Iran’s biggest threat.. they said it in 1987.. they said it in 2012.. they said it again and again.. and they never did it.. because the threat was more powerful …

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Iran says any European country is welcome to make a deal to transit through Hormuz Strait. Spain, France, Italy and now Austria have all denied the U.S. use of their airspace or bases for Iran operations.

BREAKING: Iran says any European country is welcome to make a deal to transit through Hormuz Strait. pic.twitter.com/khIlYE97M1 — Iran News 24 (@IRanMediaco) April 2, 2026 🚨🇮🇷🇺🇸 Markets spiked moments ago on reports that Iran and Oman are developing a joint maritime protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in the post-war period, …

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IRAN IS DRAFTING A PROTOCOL WITH OMAN TO MANAGE TRAFFIC THROUGH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. OIL DUMP

IRAN IS DRAFTING A PROTOCOL WITH OMAN TO MANAGE TRAFFIC THROUGH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ pic.twitter.com/ywNVJKYxgv — Shay Boloor (@StockSavvyShay) April 2, 2026 Per Grok: This signals Iran formalizing joint oversight with Oman (co-owner of the strait) for controlled traffic management amid recent restrictions—likely enabling selective reopenings for vetted/compliant ships (e.g., Asia-bound tankers) while imposing …

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The UN Security Council votes this morning on a resolution authorizing military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

🇺🇳 The UN Security Council votes this morning on a resolution authorizing military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution was drafted by Bahrain and has the support of Gulf Arab states. It would give countries legal cover to use force to restore free shipping… https://t.co/bBhnsITu2G pic.twitter.com/SaxJ6W94pV — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 2, …

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Malaysia says its ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz without paying any tolls to Iran. Oil to drop nearly $7 overnight

JUST IN: 🇲🇾🇮🇷 Malaysia says its ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz without paying any tolls to Iran. pic.twitter.com/ckJ18iwnBR — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) April 1, 2026 What caused oil to drop nearly $7 overnight? I can't seem to find a reason pic.twitter.com/uxYpVa6qjL — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) April 1, 2026

BREAKING: United Arab Emirates is now reportedly planning to open the Strait of Hormuz with other allies, per WSJ.

The United Arab Emirates is preparing to help the U.S. and other allies open the Strait of Hormuz by force, Arab officials said, a move that would make it the first Persian Gulf country to become a combatant, after being hit by Iranian attacks. The U.A.E. is lobbying for a United Nations Security Council resolution …

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JP Morgan analysis mapping Hormuz disruption timeline suggests Asia would feel pressure first in early April, followed by Europe, then the US and Australia. People are starting to realize how large of a crisis this oil, fertilizer & helium shock is to the global economy

JP Morgan analysts mapped out how the Hormuz closure may unfold over the world. The red lines are oil from the Persian Gulf. Asia: April 1. Europe: April 10. North America: April 15. Australia: April 20. This is a game to see who blinks first. JP Morgan analysts mapped out how the Hormuz closure may …

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BREAKING: Trump told aides he is willing to end the US military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed – WSJ

pic.twitter.com/Xgdvcdxn8D — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) March 31, 2026 Futures decent bounce, probably Trump trying to pump again. pic.twitter.com/0Voo7wM28t — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) March 31, 2026 Meanwhile: 🚨 BREAKING: President Trump just posted a video of MASSIVE explosions in Isfahan, Iran following what’s believed to be U.S.-Israeli airstrikes We clearly hit something pretty big… pic.twitter.com/3rg7aGkeEF — …

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Europe dumps Russia, ends up hooked on US gas. Hormuz shock crushes Europe, prices rip higher. Gas spikes 70%, ECB flips to hikes

BREAKING: Europe spent four years escaping Russian gas. It cut dependence from 40 percent to under 10 percent. It built LNG terminals. It signed long-term contracts with Qatar. It celebrated energy independence. Then America bombed Iran. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar declared force majeure. And European gas prices nearly doubled in a month. …

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Four front war claims, AWACS hit report, nuclear exit risk all colliding

Reporter’s summation of today’s episode from Frontline Africa news podcast: Five things you should take away from this episode. The number one thing is that this is now a four-front war. Iran from the east, Hezbollah from the north, the Houthis from Yemen in the south, the Iraqi militias hitting American targets across the Middle …

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Iran Just Declared the Strait Effectively Closed Again. Chinese Container Ships Reportedly Turned Back in Strait of Hormuz

Iran: The Strait of Hormuz is closed — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 27, 2026 Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed and warns ships will face ‘harsh measures’ Three container ships of mixed nationalities were forced to turn back after warnings Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any …

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Strait of Hormuz disruption: 3x longer voyages, 4x cost, 2,000 vessels impacted, Ferrari reportedly shifting to air freight

🇮🇷 The Strait of Hormuz closure is forcing cargo ships to reroute around Africa. Journeys are now 3x longer (up to 60 days) and 4x costlier. Nearly 2,000 vessels were trapped. Only a trickle is getting through now, and Iran is charging fees and imposing security rules on… https://t.co/LpVMhHqFOP pic.twitter.com/nMcYQdXKch — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March …

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U.S. cargo flights reported from Germany and Poland toward Israel. Showdown in Hormuz this weekend?

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️MASSIVE AMOUNT OF U.S. MILITARY CARGO PLANES HEADING TO ISRAEL FROM GERMANY AND POLAND TONIGHT!! THIS INDICATES THAT AN ESCALATION IN IRAN IS IMMINENT!! pic.twitter.com/hoY8lXD7zy — NYPrepper (@nyprepper1) March 26, 2026 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Apaches are now hunting Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz The U.S. deployed AH-64 Apaches along Iran's southern coastline to target fast-attack …

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Man responsible for closing Strait of Hormuz – ELIMINATED

🚨🇮🇷BREAKING: The person responsible for closing the Strait of Hormuz: Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Ali Reza Tangsiri was ELIMINATED in Bandar Abbas. pic.twitter.com/Tg8Qn8bloi — Eli Afriat 🇮🇱 (@EliAfriatISR) March 26, 2026 The place where he was ELIMINATED and turned to dust: The building he was staying in was destroyed by a strike last night in …

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President Trump is NOT bluffing on the Strait of Hormuz deadline. Iran is rapidly building up defenses on Kharg Island.

🚨 White House drops the hammer: President Trump is NOT bluffing on the Strait of Hormuz deadline. pic.twitter.com/yz34mlbuO8 — Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) March 25, 2026 🚨 BREAKING: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran is rapidly building up defenses on Kharg Island. They're laying mines, traps, and moving in more air defenses and troops, in case the U.S. tries a …

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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.

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 …

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Iran says trust in U.S. diplomacy is gone. Officials claim they were tricked twice during negotiations. Vessel traffic in Hormuz is reportedly rising slightly.

🇮🇷🇺🇸 "This was a BETRAYAL OF DIPLOMACY. We were attacked 2 times within a span of 9 months when we were in the middle of a negotiating process to resolve the nuclear issue." —Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Baghaei "So no one can trust the US diplomacy." — concludes https://t.co/zxInhNQwb8 pic.twitter.com/BHbjyUZZih — Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) March …

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China’s basically calling in a favor with Iran, asking them to let Qatari LNG ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

🚨🇨🇳🇮🇷 China’s basically calling in a favor with Iran, asking them to let Qatari LNG ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Not surprising. Around 45% of China’s energy imports move through that route, so if it stays blocked, Beijing’s supply takes a big hit. Beijing… https://t.co/sxniO0ktes pic.twitter.com/CRqOUSXnx2 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 6, 2026 …

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Iran now knows how big of a leverage the Hormuz is. It had never tested it before, now they know. It costs $2 million per ship. Iran is printing. Iran outlines four key demands for any US negotiations

Iran now knows how big of a leverage the Hormuz is. It had never tested it before, now they know. This leaves Trump between a rock and a hard place. If he demands the peace now, it won’t be on the terms he wants. The other way is that he keeps escalating which erodes his …

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Pentagon voices doubt, Iran seen stronger after conflict. Costly campaign yields limited change, Hormuz still contested. Back-channel Iran talks reported

A former Pentagon adviser said Iran is entering negotiations with higher leverage than before the war began. The U.S. spent $12 billion, struck 9,000 targets, and deployed the 82nd Airborne. Iran still controls the Strait of Hormuz and can threaten chaos across the entire region. That’s not the outcome the opening briefings described. Source: CNN …

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Trump proposes ‘joint control’ of Strait of Hormuz as he stunningly reveals he has no idea who’s in charge of Iran

President Donald Trump floated joint control of the Strait of Hormuz and suggested he didn’t know who was currently leading Iran when responding to a reporter on Monday morning. Trump spoke to journalists on the tarmac of Palm Beach International Airport as he departed Florida after spending the weekend at Mar-a-Lago and was asked by …

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