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2026-06-23 03:20 (CN)
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Iran's armed forces announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after an Israeli attack on Lebanon. The strait is one of the world's most critical oil transport chokepoints. This move could trigger global energy supply disruptions and sharp oil price volatility. (Al Jazeera Middle East); Iran's military declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the enemy's breach of commitments, threatening further measures. This poses significant risks to shipping and energy transport through the strait. (France 24 #3) Key events: Strait of Hormuz crisis: aftermath of Iran's blockade (Al Jazeera Middle East); Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: impact on local seafarers (France 24 #3)
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Latest Update: 2026-06-22
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80
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4
HK/Macau/Taiwan
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Overseas
76
Official
8
Non-official
72
Aggregators
2
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Chinese
4
English
37
Reference Links
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2026-06-22
2026-06-22
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  • Iran's armed forces announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after an Israeli attack on Lebanon. The strait is one of the world's most critical oil transport chokepoints. This move could trigger global energy supply disruptions and sharp oil price volatility. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • Iran's military declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the enemy's breach of commitments, threatening further measures. This poses significant risks to shipping and energy transport through the strait. (France 24 #3)
  • Iran again threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump responding strongly, vowing to take over the strait and destroy threats. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil transit routes, handling about one-third of global oil trade. (Times of India)
Key Events
  • Strait of Hormuz crisis: aftermath of Iran's blockade (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: impact on local seafarers (France 24 #3)
  • Trump warns Iran: military strike if Strait of Hormuz blocked (Times of India)
Linkage
Strait closure / oil supply disruption / crude price spike
Hormuz closure / oil / LNG supply disruption / energy price spike
Sources
China News Service / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #3 / RT News / Google News - World / Times of India / ANTARA News Agency / Yonhap News TV / Yahoo News - World / BBC News (Top) / The Hindu / The New York Times / El País Internacional / Die Zeit Politics / El Mundo - International News / France 24 #2
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2026-06-21
2026-06-21
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  • Iran's military announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing US-Israeli violations of a memorandum of understanding, banning all maritime traffic. This could affect global oil shipments. (Mehr News Agency)
  • Iran claims to close the Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran plan technical talks in Switzerland. Conflict in Lebanon continues, threatening the preliminary deal. (NPR Politics)
  • Iran announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military operations in Lebanon, warning that Swiss talks with the US will make little progress unless a ceasefire is reached. Trump threatens to impose US fees on shipping through the strait if no final deal is reached within 60 days. (France 24 #2)
Key Events
  • Iran closes Strait of Hormuz; US-Israel violated memorandum (Mehr News Agency)
  • Iran claims to block Strait of Hormuz; US-Iran Swiss talks imminent (NPR Politics)
  • Iran closes Strait of Hormuz; US-Iran talks stalled (France 24 #2)
Linkage
Hormuz closure / oil / LNG supply cut / energy price spike
Strait of Hormuz closure / oil / LNG supply disruption / energy price spike
Sources
Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / BBC News (Top) / Mehr News Agency / Index.hu - Külföld / NPR Politics / France 24 #2 / The Hindu BusinessLine / Yahoo News - World / Rador News Agency / The Independent / Kyiv Post / Meduza / Le Monde International / A Tarde / El País Internacional / The New Indian Express / n-tv Politik / Tagesschau / ORF.at News
Reference Links
2026-06-20
2026-06-20
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  • Iran's top security body orders faster processing of transit applications through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affecting global energy transport. (ANTARA News)
  • The Nord Stream gas pipeline was sabotaged in September 2022. Western media initially blamed Russia, then shifted to Ukrainian civilians or military, but Russia and some investigators believe the US and NATO are behind it. The incident led to the cutoff of Russian gas supplies to Europe... (RT News)
  • Iran's new authorities require vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to register, a move that could impact global oil transport. (Google News - World)
Key Events
  • Iran orders faster processing of Strait of Hormuz transit applications (ANTARA News)
  • Nord Stream pipeline explosion: official narrative full of holes (RT News)
  • Special report on Iran: new Strait of Hormuz shipping regulations draw attention (Google News - World)
Linkage
Iran speeds Hormuz transit / oil / LNG supply risk / energy prices up
Nord Stream sabotage / European gas supply disruption / energy price volatility
Sources
China News Service / Google News - World / ANTARA News / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / The New York Times / BBC News (Top) / France 24 #2 / RT News
Reference Links
2026-06-19
2026-06-19
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  • Affected by the US-Iran ceasefire, international crude oil prices fell to their lowest in nearly three months, and China's refined oil prices saw their first consecutive two cuts this year. (China News Service)
  • Iran announced plans to charge a 'service fee' for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affecting global oil and gas transport. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • The US lifted its naval blockade on Iran; Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei said Trump reached the deal out of desperation. This may affect Middle East oil transport and energy markets. (Yahoo News - World)
Key Events
  • China's refined oil prices see first two consecutive cuts this year (China News Service)
  • Iran plans to impose service fee for Strait of Hormuz transit (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • US lifts naval blockade on Iran; Supreme Leader says Trump reached deal out of desperation (Yahoo News - World)
Linkage
US-Iran ceasefire / international crude oil prices fall / China's refined oil prices cut
Iran fee on Hormuz / oil supply risk / energy price spike
Sources
China News Service / RT News / Nikkei Asia / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yahoo News - World / Deutsche Welle German News / Prime Minister of Canada - News / The Hindu BusinessLine / DW Germany News / Google News - World / BBC News (Business) / Times of India / Der Spiegel International / France 24 #2 / BBC News (Top)
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2026-06-18
2026-06-18
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  • Under the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the US secretly shipped at least 90 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products via ship-to-ship transfers, with the US military controlling the entire operation and using helicopters. (Xinhua World)
  • The US released the text of the memorandum of understanding with Iran, which includes a clause for free passage through the Strait of Hormuz within 60 days. This move may affect global energy transport and oil prices. (Yonhap News Agency)
Key Events
  • US military secretly shipped oil, Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates (Xinhua World)
  • US releases Iran memorandum of understanding text, includes 60-day free Hormuz passage (Yonhap News Agency)
Linkage
Strait of Hormuz blockade / crude oil transshipment hindered / oil prices rise
Hormuz transit fee waiver / lower oil transport cost / bearish crude price
Sources
China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Xinhua World / KBS World News / Al Jazeera Middle East / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Yahoo News - World / France 24 #2 / Google News - World / The Hindu / Sky News / RT News / Yonhap News Agency / The New York Times / France 24 #3
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2026-06-17
2026-06-17
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  • Iran forces the US to negotiate over freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, questioning the effectiveness of the US as a security guarantor. (Deutsche Welle German News)
  • Maritime intelligence firm says Iran has exported crude oil for the first time in nearly two months, with two VLCCs carrying a total of 3.8 million barrels of crude sailing out of the US naval blockade. (Xinhua World)
  • US intelligence agencies assess that Iran may use the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the US; the strait is one of the world's most important oil transit chokepoints. (ORF.at News)
Key Events
  • Iran forces Strait of Hormuz negotiations, US security credibility damaged (Deutsche Welle German News)
  • Iran exports crude for first time in nearly two months, two VLCCs break blockade (Xinhua World)
  • US intelligence sees Strait of Hormuz as leverage tool (ORF.at News)
Linkage
Strait of Hormuz disruption / oil / LNG supply risk / energy price spike
Iran oil export resumption / increased global supply / lower crude prices
Sources
China News Service / Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / ORF.at News / Google News - World / Die Zeit Politics / Deutsche Welle German News / RT News / Yonhap News TV Politics Feed / Yahoo News - World / The New York Times / El País Internacional
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2026-06-16
2026-06-16
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  • Reports discuss the possibility of the Strait of Hormuz imposing tolls on commercial vessels, which would affect global energy transportation. (The New York Times)
  • The US has heavily drawn down its strategic petroleum reserves due to the war with Iran, bringing reserves to their lowest level in 40 years. (n-tv Politik)
  • International oil prices fell significantly on the 15th, with both New York light crude futures and London Brent crude futures posting sharp declines. (Xinhua Finance)
Key Events
  • Strait of Hormuz may impose tolls on commercial ships (The New York Times)
  • Iran war depletes US oil reserves to 40-year low (n-tv Politik)
  • International oil prices fall significantly on 15th (Xinhua Finance)
Linkage
Strait tolls / higher shipping costs / oil & LNG prices up
Iran war / US SPR drawdown / oil supply tightness
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Le Monde International / KBS World News / The New York Times / The Hindu BusinessLine / BBC News (Top) / DW (Deutsche Welle) / n-tv Politik / RT News / ORF.at News / Yahoo News - World / Google News - World / El Mundo - International News / Al Jazeera Middle East / Die Zeit Politics / Der Spiegel International / ANTARA News
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2026-06-15
2026-06-15
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  • U.S. President Trump announced an agreement with Iran, under which the U.S. will end its naval blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. (China News Service)
  • The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for 100 days, but oil prices did not rise significantly, due to factors including actual oil flows being lower than expected, market expectations of an Iran deal, and the activation of alternative supply routes. (Google News - World)
Key Events
  • Trump announces U.S.-Iran agreement, Strait of Hormuz to open (China News Service)
  • Strait of Hormuz closed for 100 days, why didn't oil prices surge? (Google News - World)
Linkage
Strait of Hormuz reopening / oil supply surge / crude & LNG prices down
Strait closure / oil supply disruption / crude price support
Sources
China News Service / Xinhua World / The Hindu BusinessLine / KBS World News / Kyodo News English / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East / El Mundo - International News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Tagesschau / The New York Times / BBC News (Top) / Google News - World / Le Monde International / Der Spiegel International / The Independent / El País Internacional / n-tv Politik
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2026-06-12
2026-06-12
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  • US President Trump says Iran nuclear deal is near final version, may be signed in Europe this weekend. If reached, it could affect global crude supply patterns. (Yonhap News Agency)
  • Iran announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which in peacetime carries 20% of global oil and gas. This move will severely impact global energy supplies. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • US President Trump claims US and Iran have reached a 'major deal' and are finalizing documents. The deal could affect Iran's oil exports and global energy markets. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Key Events
  • Trump says Iran deal near final version, may be signed in Europe this weekend (Yonhap News Agency)
  • Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: 20% of global oil and gas transit blocked (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • Trump says US and Iran reach major deal, documents to be finalized (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Linkage
Iran deal progress / potential sanctions relief / increased global oil supply
Hormuz closure / oil / gas supply cut / energy price spike
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Global Issues News / Yonhap News Agency / DW (Deutsche Welle) / The Hindu
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2026-06-11
2026-06-11
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  • Iran's military announced a ban on all vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could severely impact global oil and gas transport. (Yonhap News TV)
Key Events
  • Iranian military declares full navigation ban in Strait of Hormuz (Yonhap News TV)
Linkage
Iran blocks Hormuz Strait / oil / gas supply cut / energy prices surge
Sources
China News Service / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News TV / Der Spiegel International / RT News / The Hindu BusinessLine / Google News - World / The Hindu / The New York Times / DW (Deutsche Welle) / BBC News (Top)
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2026-06-10
2026-06-10
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  • International oil prices fell sharply, with WTI and Brent crude futures dropping 3.4% and 2.97% respectively, mainly due to comments from the U.S. Energy Secretary about increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and reduced Chinese crude demand. (Yonhap News TV)
  • According to Iran's Fars News Agency, an explosion was heard east of the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is one of the world's most important oil transport routes, and the incident could affect energy supply security. (Yonhap News TV)
Key Events
  • International oil prices plunge 3%; U.S. Energy Secretary says Strait of Hormuz traffic increases (Yonhap News TV)
  • Explosion heard east of Iran's Strait of Hormuz (Yonhap News TV)
Linkage
Strait passage increase / supply risk down / oil price down
Strait of Hormuz explosion / oil supply disruption risk / crude oil price spike
Sources
China News Service / Yonhap News TV / The New York Times / Times of India / France 24 #2 / The Hindu / DW (Deutsche Welle) / RT News / Der Spiegel International / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East
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2026-06-09
2026-06-09
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  • Global airline profits are expected to halve due to soaring jet fuel costs. (Nikkei Asia)
  • Iran's ambassador to Moscow stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open but a toll will be imposed. This move could affect global oil and LNG shipments. (Yahoo News - World)
Key Events
  • Global airline profits expected to halve as jet fuel costs surge (Nikkei Asia)
  • Iran's ambassador to Russia says Strait of Hormuz will open but impose toll (Yahoo News - World)
Linkage
Jet fuel cost surge / airline profit drop / equity sell-off
Hormuz toll / oil / LNG supply cost / energy price spike
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Der Spiegel International / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yahoo News - World / Times of India / Google News - World / ANTARA News / The New York Times / France 24 #2 / BBC News (Top) / RT News / BBC News (Business) / Nikkei Asia
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2026-06-06
2026-06-06
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  • 国际油价5日下跌，纽约轻质原油期货和伦敦布伦特原油期货价格均收跌逾2%。
Key Events
  • 国际油价5日下跌逾2%
Linkage
油价下跌 / 能源板块承压 / 风险偏好下降
Sources
Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / China News Service / Google News - World / BBC News (Top) / The New York Times / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / Times of India / Yahoo News - World / Nikkei Asia / BBC News (Business) / RT News
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2026-06-05
2026-06-05
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  • EU foreign policy chief Kallas proposed expanding the existing Red Sea naval mission 'Aspides' to the Strait of Hormuz, leading mine-clearing operations. The strait is a key global oil and LNG passage, recently severely disrupted by US-Israel strikes on Iran. (RT News)
  • After Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, Syria's Banias port became a hub for overland crude transport from the UAE and Iraq, potentially reshaping Middle East energy transport patterns. (France 24 #2)
  • Brazil plans to increase oil production to meet demand from Asian countries seeking alternative sources due to restricted Iranian supply. (Nikkei Asia)
Key Events
  • EU proposes expanding naval mission to Strait of Hormuz (RT News)
  • Strait of Hormuz crisis: Syria energy corridor opportunity emerges (France 24 #2)
  • Brazil boosts oil output to meet Asian demand for alternatives to Iran (Nikkei Asia)
Linkage
EU naval mission in Hormuz / oil / LNG supply risk / energy price spike
Strait closure / oil supply disruption / Syria as alternative route
Sources
Xinhua Finance / China News Service / ABC News / Yonhap News TV / RT News / France 24 #2 / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Nikkei Asia / The Hindu / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Times of India / The New York Times
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2026-06-04
2026-06-04
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  • Saudi Arabia and Russia strengthen cooperation, enhancing their joint influence over global oil supply, potentially shifting the balance of power in energy markets. (DW (Deutsche Welle))
Key Events
  • Saudi Arabia and Russia deepen cooperation, OPEC landscape shifts (DW (Deutsche Welle))
Linkage
Saudi-Russia cooperation / OPEC+ supply control / oil price volatility
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Yonhap News TV / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / JETRO Business News / France 24 #2 / Global Issues News / The New York Times / Google News - World / RT News / ABC News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Times of India
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2026-06-02
2026-06-02
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  • Iran announced it would stop information exchanges with the U.S. and may block the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil transport routes. (Yahoo News - World)
  • On June 1, international oil prices rose sharply, with both NYMEX light crude and ICE Brent crude futures recording significant gains. (Xinhua World)
  • Japan's Prime Minister spoke with Iran's President by phone, urging Iran to ensure shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transport route. (ANTARA News)
Key Events
  • Iran stops communication with U.S., may block Strait of Hormuz (Yahoo News - World)
  • International oil prices surge over 5% on June 1 (Xinhua World)
  • Japan urges Iran to ensure Strait of Hormuz shipping safety (ANTARA News)
Linkage
Iran blocks Hormuz / oil / LNG supply cut / global energy prices spike
Oil price surge / Energy cost increase / Inflation expectations
Sources
Xinhua Finance / China News Service / Xinhua World / Yahoo News - World / The New York Times / RT News / Yonhap News TV / ANTARA News / Google News - World
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2026-06-01
2026-06-01
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  • Trajectory (stable): The EU is considering temporarily freezing or adjusting the price cap mechanism on Russian oil in response to surging oil prices caused by the Iran crisis (RT News).
  • The current market price of Urals crude is about $86/barrel, well above the $44 cap; the July review may automatically raise it above $65.
  • Indonesia announced that from June 1, state-owned enterprises will manage exports of palm oil, coal, and ferroalloys, strengthening resource control (China News Service).
Key Events
  • EU considers adjusting Russian oil price cap (RT News)
  • Indonesia to export palm oil, coal, ferroalloys via state-owned enterprises from June (China News Service)
Watch / Outlook
The EU may temporarily freeze the Russian oil price cap to avoid fueling inflation, but the actual impact is limited; Indonesia's nationalization of exports will further tighten commodity supply.
Linkage
EU price cap adjustment / narrower discount on Russian oil exports / upward shift in global crude pricing benchmarks
Indonesia export controls / tighter coal / palm oil supply / commodity prices supported
Sources
China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Der Spiegel International / The New York Times / RT News / BBC News (Top) / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / Times of India / France 24 #2 / Google News - World / Yonhap News Agency
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2026-05-31
2026-05-31
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  • Iran announces full management of Strait of Hormuz shipping, requiring all commercial vessels, tankers, and other civilian ships to follow designated routes and obtain prior permission. (China News Service)
  • Iran's Armed Forces Central Command again warns that any violation of navigation rules in the Strait of Hormuz will face a response, emphasizing Iran's full jurisdiction over the strategic waterway. (IRNA English)
  • Shipping tensions in the Strait of Hormuz show no signs of easing, potentially affecting global energy transport. (ORF.at News)
Key Events
  • Iran fully manages Strait of Hormuz shipping (China News Service)
  • Iran military reiterates full control of Strait of Hormuz (IRNA English)
  • Strait of Hormuz shipping tensions persist (ORF.at News)
Linkage
Iran controls Strait of Hormuz / oil / LNG supply disruption risk / energy prices spike, risk-off
Iran control over Strait of Hormuz / oil / LNG supply disruption risk / energy price spike
Sources
China News Service / Al Jazeera Middle East / Valor Econômico Politics / El País Internacional / Yonhap News TV / Tagesschau / n-tv Politik / Google News - World / Times of India / The Hindu / IRNA English / Kompas.com Internasional / ORF.at News / Le Monde International / Der Spiegel International / 20 Minutes Politique / Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung - Politik / RT News
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2026-05-30
2026-05-30
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  • US President Trump says the US will lift the naval blockade on Iranian ports and will make a final decision on the Iran deal in the White House Situation Room. This move could affect Iran's oil exports and global energy supply. (DW (Deutsche Welle))
  • Russian President Putin warns Armenia that further rapprochement with the EU could lead to the cancellation of preferential Russian gas prices. The warning comes ahead of Armenia's parliamentary elections, aiming to influence voter倾向. (Der Spiegel International)
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he discussed management plans for the Strait of Hormuz with his Omani counterpart, emphasizing that Iran will exercise its sovereign responsibilities under international law. The US previously warned it would strike entities helping Iran collect Strait passage fees and threatened if Oman controls the Strait... (Yonhap News TV)
Key Events
  • Trump says US will lift naval blockade on Iranian ports (DW (Deutsche Welle))
  • Putin warns Armenia: EU rapprochement will lose Russian gas discounts (Der Spiegel International)
  • Iranian FM says discussed Strait of Hormuz management plan with Oman (Yonhap News TV)
Linkage
US lifts blockade / Iran oil exports rise / global oil supply increases
Russia gas threat / Armenia EU pivot risk / European gas supply uncertainty
Sources
Xinhua Finance / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / Yonhap News Agency / DW (Deutsche Welle) / BBC News (Top) / Nikkei Asia / Times of India / The New York Times / Der Spiegel International / Yahoo News - World
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2026-05-29
2026-05-29
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  • 伊朗要求每艘船通过霍尔木兹海峡支付高达200万美元的通行费，引发国际社会强烈谴责。此举可能扰乱全球能源运输通道。
  • 美国4月通胀率升至三年高位，主要受汽油价格飙升5.5%推动，背景是与伊朗的紧张局势。
  • 据Axios报道，美国与伊朗已达成协议，但需特朗普最终批准。消息传出后，油价大跌逾5%。伊朗国家电视台称草案内容包括重新开放霍尔木兹海峡航运。
Key Events
  • 伊朗拟征霍尔木兹海峡通行费引发全球谴责
  • 美国通胀飙升至三年新高，伊朗紧张局势推高汽油价格
  • 美伊达成协议待特朗普最终批准，油价大跌逾5%
Linkage
Iran toll threat / Strait of Hormuz disruption / oil supply risk
Iran tensions / oil supply risk / gasoline price surge / inflation
Sources
China News Service / Yonhap News TV / The New York Times / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News Agency / Times of India / ABC News / The Hindu / BBC News (Business)
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2026-05-28
2026-05-28
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  • Trump threatened Oman over the Strait of Hormuz issue, but later softened his tone. The strait is one of the world's most important oil transit chokepoints, and any tension could affect energy supply. (The New York Times)
  • US President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz must be open to all, no one can control it, and threatened Oman. The strait is a key oil transit route. (DW (Deutsche Welle))
  • Iran's state TV reported that a draft agreement with the US would reopen shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the naval blockade. (Yahoo News - World)
Key Events
  • Trump threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz, then says 'they'll be fine' (The New York Times)
  • Trump says US will 'monitor' Strait of Hormuz (DW (Deutsche Welle))
  • Iran state TV says US-Iran draft agreement will reopen Hormuz shipping (Yahoo News - World)
Linkage
Hormuz threat / oil supply risk / crude & energy prices up
Strait of Hormuz threat / oil supply disruption risk / crude & energy prices up
Sources
China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Google News - World / Yonhap News TV / Der Spiegel International / The New York Times / Al Jazeera Middle East / BBC News (Top) / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Yonhap News Agency / RT News / Yahoo News - World
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2026-05-27
2026-05-27
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  • Canada and Germany sign LNG export agreement, aiming to open new markets for Canadian energy resources. (The New York Times)
  • China stockpiles 30 days of coal to address potential power shortages from El Niño. (Nikkei Asia)
  • Yen purchasing power hits record low due to oil price rise, reflecting persistent pressure from energy import costs on Japan's economy. (Nikkei Asia)
Key Events
  • Canada and Germany reach landmark LNG export agreement (The New York Times)
  • China stockpiles 30 days of coal to address El Niño power strain (Nikkei Asia)
  • Yen purchasing power hits new low; oil prices weaken exchange rate support (Nikkei Asia)
Linkage
Canada LNG supply increase / European gas market diversification / lower European gas prices
China coal stockpile / thermal coal demand up / coal price up
Sources
Google News - World / BBC News (Business) / France 24 #2 / ANTARA News / Yonhap News TV / Yahoo News - World / The New York Times / The Hindu / Nikkei Asia / Al Jazeera Middle East / Der Spiegel International / Times of India / RT News
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2026-05-26
2026-05-26
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  • International oil prices fell sharply on optimism over US-Iran talks and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude and WTI crude futures dropped about 7.15% and 6.51%, respectively. (Yonhap News TV)
Key Events
  • Strait of Hormuz may reopen, international oil prices plunge about 7% (Yonhap News TV)
Linkage
Progress in US-Iran talks / Strait of Hormuz may reopen / Expected increase in crude supply / Oil price plunge
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Der Spiegel International / KBS World News / BBC News (Top) / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News Agency / RT News / Yahoo News - World / Google News - World / Nikkei Asia / The Hindu BusinessLine / Times of India / JETRO Business News
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2026-05-25
2026-05-25
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  • Global oil inventories are expected to fall below 100 days of demand due to the potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, exacerbating supply tightness. (Nikkei Asia)
  • US Secretary of State Rubio says progress has been made in developing a framework for reopening the Strait of Hormuz without imposing transit fees. (ANTARA News Jawa Timur)
  • US officials say the US and Iran have agreed in principle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which could ease global energy transport bottlenecks. (Google News - World)
Key Events
  • Strait of Hormuz blockade pushes global oil inventories below 100 days of demand (Nikkei Asia)
  • US claims Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free (ANTARA News Jawa Timur)
  • US and Iran agree in principle to reopen Strait of Hormuz (Google News - World)
Linkage
Hormuz blockade / oil supply disruption / crude price spike
Strait of Hormuz reopening / lower oil transit risk / oil prices down
Sources
Xinhua World / Nikkei Asia / The New York Times / BBC News (Business) / Yonhap News TV / France 24 #3 / ANTARA News Jawa Timur / Google News - World / BBC News (Top) / The Hindu / Yahoo News - World / ANTARA News Agency / Times of India / RT News / France 24 #2
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2026-05-24
2026-05-24
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  • Trump says a draft Iran deal including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has been widely negotiated. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil transit chokepoints, and its transit status directly affects energy supply. (Le Monde International)
  • US President Trump announces that a US-Iran deal is essentially reached, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which may ease global energy transport bottlenecks. (China News Service)
  • Trump announces that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen under the deal, easing energy transport concerns. (ORF.at News)
Key Events
  • Trump says Iran deal draft widely negotiated, includes reopening Strait of Hormuz (Le Monde International)
  • Trump says US-Iran deal essentially reached, includes reopening Strait of Hormuz (China News Service)
  • Trump: Strait of Hormuz to reopen after deal (ORF.at News)
Linkage
Iran deal / Strait of Hormuz reopening / oil supply surge
US-Iran deal / Strait of Hormuz reopening / global energy supply risk eases
Sources
China News Service / GOV.UK - Joint Statement on Strait of Hormuz / O Globo Politics / Google News - World / Le Monde International / Die Zeit Politics / Yonhap News TV / RT News / The New York Times / Al Jazeera Middle East / ORF.at News / Times of India / Akşam / DW German News Service / n-tv Politik / The New Indian Express / The Independent / El Mundo - International News
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2026-05-22
2026-05-22
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  • Trajectory (Escalating): Speculators flood copper market on sulfur supply risks and AI demand expectations, driving copper prices up (Nikkei Asia).
  • Trump publicly opposes the Strait of Hormuz transit fee system, but Iran is strengthening control and setting up checkpoints (Yonhap News Agency).
  • IEA Executive Director Birol warns that if supply does not improve, the global oil market could enter a danger zone in July-August (China News Service).
  • Iran announces the establishment of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, requiring permits for passing vessels, exacerbating shipping congestion (RT News).
Key Events
  • Speculators flood copper market; sulfur supply risks and AI drive copper prices higher (Nikkei Asia)
  • IEA chief warns global oil market may enter danger zone in July-August (China News Service)
  • Iran strengthens Strait of Hormuz control: checkpoints, diplomatic agreements, and fees (Google News - World)
Watch / Outlook
Continue to monitor Strait of Hormuz navigability, IEA follow-up actions, and copper price trends; sulfur supply risks may further boost copper prices.
Linkage
Strait of Hormuz congestion / Oil / LNG supply disruption / Energy price surge
Sulfur supply risk / Copper production cost increase / Copper price rise
Sources
China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Nikkei Asia / Ukrinform / Google News - World / Yonhap News Agency / RT News / Kremlin President News / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #2 / BBC News (Top) / KBS World News / BBC News (Business) / Times of India
Reference Links
2026-05-21
2026-05-21
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  • Iran's newly established 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority' issued a statement reaffirming its management and supervision scope over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring passing vessels to coordinate with and obtain permission from Iran. (China News Service)
  • Iran tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz, causing over 160 oil tankers to be stranded in the Gulf, affecting global oil transportation. (Nikkei Asia)
  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have coordinated the passage of 26 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, asserting it can maintain control over the strait despite the US blockade on Iranian ports. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Key Events
  • Iran reaffirms management rights over Strait of Hormuz (China News Service)
  • Iran tightens Hormuz control, over 160 oil tankers stranded in Gulf (Nikkei Asia)
  • Iran says it coordinated 26 vessels through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Linkage
Iran asserts control / Strait disruption risk / Oil supply fear
Iran tightens Hormuz control / Oil supply disruption / Risk-off & oil price spike
Sources
China News Service / Al Jazeera Middle East / Times of India / Yonhap News TV / Nikkei Asia / Google News - World / The New York Times / The Hindu / Fed / Global Issues News
Reference Links
2026-05-19
2026-05-19
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  • IEA Executive Director Birol said commercial oil inventories are declining sharply due to Middle East conflict, with only weeks of supply left. The IEA has coordinated the release of 400 million barrels of strategic petroleum reserves but warned that reserves are not inexhaustible. (Xinhua World)
  • Iran announced the establishment of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) to manage vessel passage approvals and tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil trade chokepoint. (France 24 #3)
  • The Japanese government is accelerating contingency measures to address potential oil supply disruptions and price spikes from an Iran war. (Nikkei Asia)
Key Events
  • IEA: Commercial oil inventories declining sharply, only weeks left (Xinhua World)
  • Iran formally establishes Strait of Hormuz management authority (France 24 #3)
  • Japan accelerates response to oil shock from Iran war (Nikkei Asia)
Linkage
Middle East conflict / oil inventories plummet / oil price rise risk
Iran controls Strait / Oil supply risk / Energy prices spike
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #3 / Google News - World / RT News / Yonhap News Agency / Times of India / Nikkei Asia / Yahoo News - World / The New York Times / France 24 #2
Reference Links
2026-05-18
2026-05-18
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  • 美伊停战谈判陷入僵局，伊朗战争风险heats up，推动布伦特原油期货价格时隔12日再次突破110美元/桶。
  • 俄罗斯天然气工业股份公司（Gazprom）援引欧洲天然气基础设施协会（GIE）数据称，欧盟本周连续三天以创纪录的低速率填充地下储气库，主要受中东危机、霍尔木兹海峡局势及西...
Key Events
  • 伊朗战争风险推升布伦特原油重返110美元
  • 欧盟天然气库存创历史新低，俄气称中东危机推高价格
Linkage
伊朗战争风险 / 油价飙升 / 通胀预期heats up / 避险情绪
Middle East crisis / energy supply disruption / risk-off sentiment
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / France 24 #2 / Yonhap News TV / Times of India / Google News - World / RT News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Al Jazeera Middle East / China Government English News / Der Spiegel International / Ukrinform / France 24 #3
Reference Links
2026-05-17
2026-05-17
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  • The chairman of Iran's Parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee announces that Iran has developed a professional mechanism for managing ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz, to be announced soon. The new mechanism will only benefit commercial vessels and countries cooperating with Iran, implying possible restrictions on certain entities... (Yonhap News TV)
  • The US does not extend the waiver allowing purchases of Russian oil, causing Brent crude prices to continue rising. (Politika)
  • Iran negotiates with several European countries on transit permits for the Strait of Hormuz, as the Revolutionary Guard tries to maintain control under US blockade. (La Tribune)
Key Events
  • Chairman of Iran's Parliamentary Security Committee: New mechanism for Strait of Hormuz passage to be announced soon (Yonhap News TV)
  • US does not extend Russian oil purchase waiver; Brent crude prices continue to rise (Politika)
  • Iran negotiates with European countries on Strait of Hormuz passage (La Tribune)
Linkage
Iran controls Strait of Hormuz / Oil supply disruption risk / Risk-off, oil spike
US policy tightening / Oil supply concern / Brent price up
Sources
Al Jazeera Middle East / Le Monde International / The New York Times / Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung - Politik / Yonhap News TV / n-tv Politik / Google News - World / Die Zeit Politics / The New Indian Express / SOL / France 24 #3 / 9News Australia / ERTnews / BBC News (Top) / Politika / El Mundo - International News / Yonhap News Agency BIZ / Yonhap News Agency (Vietnamese) / La Croix / La Tribune
Reference Links
2026-05-16
2026-05-16
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  • 英国在联合国经社理事会发表声明，指出霍尔木兹海峡危机已引发全球性挑战，强调保障能源和供应链流动的重要性。
Key Events
  • 霍尔木兹海峡危机引发全球挑战：英国在联合国经社理事会声明
Linkage
Strait crisis / energy supply disruption / risk-off sentiment
Sources
China News Service / Yonhap News TV / The New York Times / Google News - World / France 24 #2 / UK Government News and Communications / RT News / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / DW Germany News / Yonhap News Agency / The Hindu BusinessLine / Times of India / France 24 #3
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2026-05-15
2026-05-15
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  • During Trump-Xi meeting, Iran allows Chinese vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing tensions and affecting global energy transport. (Google News - World)
Key Events
  • Iran allows Chinese ships through Strait of Hormuz as Trump meets Xi (Google News - World)
Linkage
Iran allows Chinese ships / Oil supply fears ease / Oil prices drop, risk appetite up
Sources
Al Jazeera Middle East / Times of India / Yonhap News Agency / France 24 #3 / BBC News (Business) / Nikkei Asia / Google News - World / UK Ministry of Defence / The New York Times / Yahoo News - World / France 24 #2
Reference Links
2026-05-13
2026-05-13
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  • After the U.S.-Israel surprise attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, Iran intensified military activities in the Persian Gulf and imposed a 'toll' blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, severely disrupting crude oil supply to Asian countries and global oil supply chains. (IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques)
  • U.S. inflation rate rose to 3.8% in April, the highest since May 2023, driven by soaring energy costs due to the Iran war. (BBC News (Business))
  • The U.S. war with Iran has led to surging energy prices, with the April consumer price index rising sharply and gasoline prices up nearly 30% year-on-year. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Key Events
  • Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts Asian oil supply chains: prospects for India, Japan, and South Korea (IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques)
  • U.S. inflation rises to 3.8%, a one-year high, as energy costs surge due to Iran war (BBC News (Business))
  • U.S.-Iran conflict pushes up energy prices, intensifying inflationary pressures (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Linkage
Strait blockade / oil supply shock / risk-off across assets
Iran war / oil surge / inflation up
Sources
Xinhua World / IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques / BBC News (Business) / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Der Spiegel International / France 24 #2 / The New York Times / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / The Hindu / Yonhap News Agency / The Hindu BusinessLine / Kremlin President News / France 24 #3
Reference Links
2026-05-12
2026-05-12
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  • Saudi Aramco CEO says current energy crisis is the worst supply shock in history; Strait of Hormuz traffic drops from 70 vessels per day to 2-5; if blockade continues, market will lose about 100 million barrels of supply per week. Supply shortage expected to worsen when inventories run dry in May-June... (Yonhap News TV)
  • Gasoline prices surge in the US Midwest due to Trump administration's military actions against Iran; Ohio sees a 72% increase. National average gasoline price rises from $2.98 at end of February to $4.52. (The Independent)
  • Iran war causes severe disruption in international energy markets, oil prices soar; not only oil companies profit, but green tech industries (batteries, solar panels, electric vehicles) also benefit; China gains many new customers with strong energy demand. (ORF.at News)
Key Events
  • Saudi Aramco warns May-June supply crisis is worst energy shock in history (Yonhap News TV)
  • Trump's Iran policy drives Midwest gasoline prices up 72% in Ohio (The Independent)
  • Iran war pushes oil prices higher, China's green tech benefits (ORF.at News)
Linkage
Oil supply shock / Energy prices surge / Risk-off across assets
Iran conflict / oil supply risk / gasoline price surge
Sources
Xinhua World / Yonhap News TV / El Mundo - International News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / The Independent / Die Zeit Politics / Yahoo News - World / Tagesschau / ORF.at News / Anadolu Agency Politics / France 24 #3 / El País Internacional / Google News - World / Evening Standard Politics / Global Issues News / Al Jazeera Middle East
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2026-05-11
2026-05-11
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  • Saudi Aramco's net profit in Q1 2026 rose 25.5% year-on-year, mainly due to higher oil prices and increased sales from the Iran war. (Xinhua World)
Key Events
  • Saudi Aramco Q1 net profit up 25.5%, boosted by Iran war oil prices (Xinhua World)
Linkage
Iran war / Strait of Hormuz obstruction / oil price surge
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / KBS World News / Yahoo News - World / NPR Politics / The Independent / Die Zeit Politics / RT News / ORF.at News / Al Jazeera Middle East / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Yonhap News TV / Nikkei Asia / Google News - World / Anadolu Agency Politics
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2026-05-10
2026-05-10
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  • Iranian hardliners threaten to permanently close the Strait of Hormuz, which could severely impact global oil shipments. (BILD Politik RSS)
  • The UAE decided to leave OPEC effective May 1, reflecting a decade-long strategic transformation aimed at economic diversification and reducing reliance on the energy sector. (Geopolitical Futures)
Key Events
  • Iran threatens to permanently close the Strait of Hormuz (BILD Politik RSS)
  • UAE exits OPEC: Reshaping the global energy market landscape (Geopolitical Futures)
Linkage
Iran threat / Strait of Hormuz closure risk / Oil supply disruption
UAE exits OPEC / oil supply uncertainty / risk-off in energy markets
Sources
NPR Politics / Tempo.co Internasional / Al Jazeera Middle East / NBC News Politics / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / Google News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Anadolu Agency Politics / POLITICO Europe / Kremlin Presidential Office (English) / Yonhap News Agency (Vietnamese) / Sky News / il Giornale / Die Zeit Politics / Le Monde International / Kremlin President News / BILD Politik RSS / Geopolitical Futures
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2026-05-09
2026-05-09
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  • According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, Iran is drafting a law on the Strait of Hormuz. (China News Service)
  • According to ship tracking data, as of the morning of May 8, no large commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, marking the second consecutive day. (China News Service)
Key Events
  • Iran drafts law on Strait of Hormuz (China News Service)
  • No large commercial vessels transit Strait of Hormuz for second consecutive day (China News Service)
Linkage
Iran legal draft / Strait disruption risk / Oil supply premium
Strait disruption / oil supply risk / safe-haven demand
Sources
China News Service / The Korea Times / El País Internacional / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / Sky News / Detik Pemilu / Metro News Politics / RT News / Ukrinform / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung - Politik / BBC News (Business)
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2026-05-07
2026-05-07
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  • Renewed tensions in Iran caused oil prices to surge 6% in a single day, with markets focused on Middle East geopolitical risks. (Yahoo News - World)
  • International oil prices fell sharply, with Brent crude and WTI both dropping over 7%, on news of US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. (Yonhap News TV)
Key Events
  • Iran returns to Wall Street spotlight, oil prices surge 6% (Yahoo News - World)
  • Expectations of US-Iran ceasefire negotiations rise, international oil prices plunge over 7% (Yonhap News TV)
Linkage
Iran tension / oil spike / risk-off
US-Iran ceasefire talks / Middle East risk premium fades / oil price crash
Sources
China News Service / RT News / Yonhap News TV / KBS World News / France 24 #2 / The Hindu / Global Issues News / Der Spiegel International / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yahoo News - World / Yonhap News Agency / The New York Times / Times of India / DW (Deutsche Welle)
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2026-05-06
2026-05-06
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  • Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that due to the Middle East war and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a global physical oil shortage could occur within weeks, forcing an economic slowdown. (RT News)
  • Iran announced new vessel transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz, amid a stalemate in negotiations with the US over the strategic waterway. (ANTARA News Jawa Timur)
  • Iran launched a new mechanism for managing transit through the Strait of Hormuz, implementing unified management of passing vessels. (China News Service)
Key Events
  • Chevron CEO warns global oil shortage within weeks (RT News)
  • Iran implements new vessel transit rules in Strait of Hormuz (ANTARA News Jawa Timur)
  • Iran launches new transit management mechanism for Strait of Hormuz (China News Service)
Linkage
Hormuz disruption / oil supply shock / risk-off & inflation
Strait rules / oil supply risk / safe-haven demand
Sources
China News Service / Yahoo News - World / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #3 / ANTARA News Jawa Timur / Der Spiegel International / Yonhap News TV / DW (Deutsche Welle) / BBC News (Top) / Google News - World / France 24 #2
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2026-05-04
2026-05-04
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  • U.S. President Trump said the U.S. will help release ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could affect global energy transport security. (Yonhap News Agency [en.yna.co.kr])
  • Former U.S. President Trump announced that the U.S. Navy will provide escort for blocked ships in the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday (May 4, 2026). This move aims to address shipping disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East. (Le Monde International)
  • After the UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC, seven OPEC+ member countries (Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Oman) agreed to increase daily production by 188,000 barrels starting June to stabilize the oil market. This move is seen as... (Yonhap News TV Politics Feed)
Key Events
  • Trump says U.S. will help release ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz (Yonhap News Agency [en.yna.co.kr])
  • Trump announces U.S. Navy to escort blocked ships in Strait of Hormuz starting Monday (Le Monde International)
  • Impact of UAE's OPEC withdrawal; seven OPEC+ countries to increase crude production from June (Yonhap News TV Politics Feed)
Linkage
Strait disruption / Oil supply risk / Risk-off
Strait disruption / oil supply risk / safe-haven demand
Sources
China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Yonhap News Agency / The Hindu / Google News - World / n-tv Politik / France 24 #3 / The New York Times / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Le Monde International / Yonhap News TV Politics Feed / Der Spiegel International / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yahoo News - World / RT News / Global News
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2026-05-03
2026-05-03
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  • Kuwait's crude oil exports fell to zero in April 2026, potentially affecting global oil market supply patterns. (IRNA)
  • US low-cost airline Spirit Airlines declares bankruptcy due to soaring fuel costs from the Iran war and failed government bailout negotiations. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked, Syria is becoming an alternative energy corridor, receiving hundreds of Iraqi oil tankers transporting crude to Europe via land routes. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Key Events
  • Kuwait crude oil exports drop to zero (IRNA)
  • Spirit Airlines bankrupt due to Iran war pushing up fuel costs (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • Syria becomes alternative energy corridor, Iraqi crude transported to Europe via land (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Linkage
Kuwait oil exports zero / supply shock / oil price spike
War on Iran / Oil price spike / Airline collapse
Sources
China News Service / TF1 Info Politique / Yonhap News TV / Times of India / The Hindu / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / France 24 #2 / IRNA / The New Indian Express / Yahoo News - World / Der Spiegel International / Anadolu Agency Politics / France 24 #3
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2026-05-01
2026-05-01
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  • UN Secretary-General Guterres warns that escalation of the Strait of Hormuz crisis could push tens of millions into poverty, cause a surge in global hunger, and even drive the world economy into recession. (Global Issues News)
  • Brent crude futures hit $126.41/barrel intraday, the highest since March 2022, then retreated on profit-taking and overreaction correction. The US considers new military options against Iran, heightening supply disruption fears. (Yonhap News TV)
  • Amid Middle East geopolitical tensions, Iran war, and production/transport capacity uncertainty, Brent crude rose to $126/barrel, the highest since 2022. (France 24 #3)
Key Events
  • Hormuz crisis strangles global economy; Guterres calls for breaking the deadlock (Global Issues News)
  • Brent crude breaks above $126 intraday, a four-year high, then retreats (Yonhap News TV)
  • Middle East tensions push oil to highest since 2022 (France 24 #3)
Linkage
Hormuz disruption / oil supply shock / global recession risk
Middle East geopolitical conflict / supply disruption risk / oil price surge and risk-off sentiment
Sources
China News Service / Global Issues News / Yonhap News TV / France 24 #3 / Nikkei Asia / Al Jazeera Middle East / JETRO Business News / BBC News (Business) / The Hindu / Yahoo News - World / Google News - World / BBC News (Top) / The New York Times / RT News
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2026-04-30
2026-04-30
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  • Due to the stalemate in US-Iran ceasefire talks, energy supply disruptions may become prolonged, leading to a sharp rise in international oil prices. Brent crude futures closed at $118.03 per barrel, up 6.1%, hitting an intraday high of $119.76, the highest since June 2022... (Yonhap News TV)
  • US President Trump's remarks on social media dashed hopes for the imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude to multi-year highs. (Der Spiegel International)
  • The UAE announced it will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, a decision that could impact the global oil market landscape. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Key Events
  • International oil prices surge 6% on fears of prolonged supply chaos, Brent hits 4-year high (Yonhap News TV)
  • Trump threats push Brent to multi-year highs (Der Spiegel International)
  • UAE announces exit from OPEC (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Linkage
US-Iran talks stalemate / supply disruption risk / oil price surge
Trump threats / Strait of Hormuz risk / oil price surge
Sources
China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Yonhap News TV / RT News / Der Spiegel International / The Hindu BusinessLine / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / BBC News (Business) / Ukrinform
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2026-04-29
2026-04-29
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  • The UAE announces its withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance, a move that occurs against the backdrop of the war with Iran and deals a major blow to the oil cartel. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • The UAE announces its withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance, amid the Iran war triggering an energy crisis and global market turmoil. (DW (Deutsche Welle))
  • The World Bank releases a report predicting a 24% rise in global energy prices in 2026 due to the Middle East conflict, with Brent crude averaging $86 per barrel, and warns it could reach $115 if the conflict escalates. (Xinhua Finance)
Key Events
  • UAE exits OPEC, dealing heavy blow to oil cartel (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • UAE exits OPEC, energy market in turmoil (DW (Deutsche Welle))
  • World Bank predicts 24% surge in global energy prices this year (Xinhua Finance)
Linkage
OPEC exit / oil supply uncertainty / risk-off & safe-haven flows
OPEC exit / oil supply uncertainty / risk-off & higher oil prices
Sources
Xinhua Finance / China News Service / Xinhua World / Al Jazeera Middle East / DW (Deutsche Welle) / The New York Times / France 24 #2 / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / German Federal Foreign Office / RT News / Yahoo News - World
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2026-04-28
2026-04-28
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  • German Foreign Minister Wadepuhl, before departing for the UN in New York, issues a statement calling on the UN Security Council to address the threat of Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to global economy and food security, and emphasizes nuclear non-proliferation and UN reform. (Federal Foreign Office)
  • Iran proposes a plan to prioritize negotiations on Strait of Hormuz security and delay nuclear talks. This move could affect the stability of global energy transport routes. (The New York Times)
Key Events
  • German foreign minister goes to UN to call for action against Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade (Federal Foreign Office)
  • Iran proposes prioritizing Strait of Hormuz issue, delaying nuclear talks (The New York Times)
Linkage
Iran blocks Hormuz / Oil supply shock / Risk-off & inflation
Strait tension / Oil supply risk / Risk-off
Sources
China News Service / The New York Times / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / Federal Foreign Office / France 24 #2 / The Hindu / ABC News / Die Zeit Politics / ANTARA News Agency
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2026-04-27
2026-04-27
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  • Trajectory (Escalating): The Strait of Hormuz toll plan takes shape, combined with the U.S. termination of oil waivers, supply-side risks erupting in a concentrated manner.
  • Iran's parliament has formed a comprehensive plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz, proposing to toll passing ships and ban Israeli vessels.
  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that oil sanctions waivers for Iran and Russia will not be renewed, further tightening global oil supply.
Key Events
  • Iran parliament plan: Strait of Hormuz toll + ban on Israeli ships (Xinhua World)
  • U.S. will not renew Iran and Russia oil waivers (Yahoo News - World)
Watch / Outlook
If Iran implements tolls and blockades, oil prices may break previous highs. U.S. countermeasures and international reactions will determine the direction of events.
Linkage
Iran controls strait / oil tanker transit costs rise / crude oil prices surge / inflationary pressure
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / BBC News (Top) / Google News - World / The New York Times / ORF.at News / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Ukrinform / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Times of India / El Mundo - International News / Die Zeit Politics / El País Internacional
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2026-04-26
2026-04-26
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  • Iran has selectively closed the Strait of Hormuz since February 28, and the US subsequently imposed a blockade on Iranian and allied vessels, creating a dual blockade. This has disrupted 20% of global oil trade, pushing Brent crude above $100, and raising US domestic gasoline prices... (elDiario.es Internacional)
  • Due to the US-Israel war on Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, global oil and gas shipments are disrupted, and oil prices surge. The UK government is stepping up plans to address potential shortages. (Mirror Politics)
Key Events
  • Dual blockade of Strait of Hormuz leaves Trump in a dilemma amid Iran war chaos (elDiario.es Internacional)
  • UK government steps up response to shortages caused by Iran war (Mirror Politics)
Linkage
Strait blockade / Oil supply disruption / Risk-off & inflation
Strait closure / oil supply shock / risk-off across assets
Sources
China News Service / elDiario.es Internacional / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / El Mundo - International News / Die Zeit Politics / Yonhap News TV / The Hindu BusinessLine / ANTARA News Jawa Timur / Mirror Politics / Tagesschau / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / Google News - World / n-tv Politik / ORF.at News / IRNA / PBS NewsHour / LIGA.net Politics News / France 24 #2
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2026-04-25
2026-04-25
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  • Iran and the US simultaneously blockade the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting the world's key oil transport route. (The New York Times)
  • Ukraine's sustained strikes on Russian ports and refineries cause a sharp drop in Russian oil exports and trigger local environmental issues. (Google News - World)
  • Despite US sanctions waivers, Russian oil exports may fall to their lowest since 2023 due to Ukraine's continued strikes on its ports and refineries. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Key Events
  • Iran and the US jointly blockade the Strait of Hormuz (The New York Times)
  • Ukraine attacks ports and refineries, causing Russian oil exports to plummet (Google News - World)
  • Ukraine strikes ports and refineries, Russian oil exports plunge (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Linkage
Strait blockade / oil supply disruption / risk-off surge
Supply disruption / Oil price spike / Risk-off flows
Sources
Xinhua Finance / China News Service / RT News / The New York Times / El País Internacional / Yonhap News TV / The New Indian Express / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / Yahoo News - World / France 24 #2
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2026-04-24
2026-04-24
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  • Iran and the US continue to disagree over transit rights in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transport route. (Tagesschau)
Key Events
  • Strait of Hormuz transit rights become key sticking point in US-Iran talks (Tagesschau)
Linkage
Strait tension / oil supply risk / risk-off
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / El Mundo - International News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Yahoo News - World / The Korea Times / Al Jazeera Middle East / The New Indian Express / Google News - World / Tagesschau / n-tv Politik / Anadolu Agency Politics
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2026-04-23
2026-04-23
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  • On April 22, 2026, international oil prices rose significantly, with both New York and London crude futures increasing by over 3%. (Xinhua Finance)
  • U.S. President Trump issued multiple presidential decisions in April 2026, invoking Section 303 of the Defense Production Act to strengthen domestic production and supply chain capabilities in areas such as the power grid, energy infrastructure, natural gas, coal, and oil. (White House Presidential Actions)
  • The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced continued blockade of Iranian ports and maximum pressure on Iran, severely disrupting the Middle East energy supply system. (China News Service)
Key Events
  • International oil prices rose significantly on the 22nd, with New York crude closing at $95.15 (Xinhua Finance)
  • Trump administration invoked Defense Production Act to strengthen energy and infrastructure supply chains (White House Presidential Actions)
  • U.S. blockade of Iranian ports exacerbates Middle East energy crisis (China News Service)
Linkage
Oil price rise / Inflation expectations rise / Central bank policy tightening
Energy policy strengthening / Supply chain stability / Inflation expectations decline
Sources
Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / China News Service / Google News - World / The Korea Times / POLITICO Europe / BBC News (Top) / Anadolu Agency Politics / The New Indian Express / White House Presidential Actions / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East / LIGA.net Politics News / BBC News (Business)
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2026-04-22
2026-04-22
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  • The EU is considering countermeasures due to the risk of aviation fuel shortages threatened by the Iran conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade raising concerns in Europe. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • Stalled negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have led to rising oil futures prices. (Valor Econômico Politics)
  • ECB President Lagarde spoke on the current state of the energy shock and key information needed to understand it. (ECB Press Releases)
Key Events
  • EU responds to aviation fuel shortage risk triggered by Iran conflict (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • U.S.-Iran negotiation deadlock pushes up oil prices (Valor Econômico Politics)
  • Lagarde outlines current state and key understanding of energy shock (ECB Press Releases)
Linkage
Iran conflict / Strait of Hormuz blockade / Aviation fuel supply disruption
U.S.-Iran negotiation deadlock / Oil supply concerns / Higher oil prices
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / UK Ministry of Defence / O Globo Politics / Al Jazeera Middle East / Valor Econômico Politics / Nikkei Asia / Evening Standard Politics / BBC News (Top) / Times of India / RT News / Google News - World / The Independent / ECB Press Releases / The New York Times / Ukrinform
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2026-04-21
2026-04-21
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  • Trajectory (Escalating): Oil prices shift from geopolitical volatility to significant rise, Strait of Hormuz blockade materializes supply disruption, Kuwait declares force majeure.
  • International oil prices surged significantly on the 20th, NY crude futures up 6.87% to $89.61 per barrel, London Brent up 5.64% (Xinhua Finance).
  • Kuwait declares force majeure on crude shipments due to Strait of Hormuz blockade, affecting global oil supply (Yonhap News TV).
  • Strait of Hormuz shipping nears stagnation again due to shootings and seizures (Google News - World).
Key Events
  • International oil prices surge over 5% on the 20th (Xinhua Finance)
  • Kuwait declares force majeure on crude shipments (Yonhap News TV)
  • Hormuz shipping nearly stagnates (Google News - World)
Watch / Outlook
Oil prices may remain high short-term, depending on Strait of Hormuz navigation resumption and U.S.-Iran negotiation outcome; monitor potential OPEC+ intervention.
Linkage
Hormuz blockade / Crude supply disruption / Oil price rise
Oil price rise / Inflation expectation increase / Central bank policy tightening pressure
Sources
Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / China News Service / BBC News (Top) / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Independent / The New York Times / Google News - World / ABC News / RT News / Yonhap News TV
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2026-04-20
2026-04-20
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  • Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz caused oil prices to surge, with energy markets experiencing severe volatility since the US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28. (BBC News (Business))
  • US-Iran confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz led to rising oil prices; President Trump stated an Iranian cargo ship was fired upon and seized while attempting to bypass the US blockade. (Global News)
Key Events
  • Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz caused oil prices to surge (BBC News (Business))
  • Continued US-Iran confrontation led to rising oil prices (Global News)
Linkage
Geopolitical tension / Supply disruption risk / Rising oil prices / Inflation concerns
Geopolitical tension / Oil supply risk / Higher inflation fears
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / BBC News (Business) / Anadolu Agency Politics / Global News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / BBC News (Top) / Ukrinform / El País Internacional / ORF.at News
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2026-04-18
2026-04-18
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  • The Iran war has lasted approximately 50 days, causing over $500 billion in losses to the global crude oil market, with analysts expecting the crisis impact to last for months or even years. (The Korea Times)
  • Iran's Foreign Minister announced the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz during the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, leading to a rapid decline of over 10% in international crude futures prices. (Xinhua Finance)
  • Following the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, stock markets rose while oil prices fell sharply. (Yahoo News - World)
Key Events
  • Iran war at 50 days causes $500 billion in oil losses, impacting global energy market (The Korea Times)
  • Iran's statement on opening Strait of Hormuz leads to over 10% plunge in international oil prices (Xinhua Finance)
  • Stock markets surge and oil prices plummet after Strait of Hormuz opening (Yahoo News - World)
Linkage
Iran war / oil supply disruption / inflation and growth fears
Geopolitical tension eases / oil supply risk decreases / oil prices fall
Sources
Xinhua Finance / Xinhua World / The Korea Times / Yonhap News Agency / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / The New Indian Express / LIGA.net Politics News / Al Jazeera Middle East / BBC News (Top) / POLITICO Europe / Nikkei Asia
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2026-04-17
2026-04-17
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  • Trajectory (Escalating): Since oil prices surged in early April due to Trump's remarks, supply disruption concerns persist, with the Strait of Hormuz closure extended to seven weeks.
  • Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated the world has entered a post-normal era, with production and supply chain disruptions (Australian Prime Minister's Office - Media).
  • IEA Chief warned European aviation fuel reserves may only last six weeks, potentially leading to flight cancellations if the Middle East situation persists (Xinhua Finance).
Key Events
  • Malaysian Prime Minister announces Strait of Hormuz closure for seven weeks (Australian Prime Minister's Office - Media)
  • IEA Chief warns of European fuel reserve shortages (Xinhua Finance)
Watch / Outlook
Monitor progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and G7 mitigation measures; if supply disruptions persist, oil prices may rise further.
Linkage
Strait of Hormuz closure / Oil and fertilizer supply disruptions / Rising inflation and slowing global growth
Middle East supply risks / European fuel shortages / Aviation industry受阻 and risk-off sentiment升温
Sources
Xinhua Finance / Xinhua World / Australian Prime Minister's Office - Media / The Korea Times / Yahoo News - World / Google News - World / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East
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2026-04-14
2026-04-14
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  • Due to U.S. plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, physical crude oil prices hit a new high, with Brent crude futures rising, as supply disruption concerns intensify. (The Korea Times)
  • Despite Trump suspending the Jones Act, energy prices continue to rise, primarily due to increased shipping costs of over 10% in the past month resulting from the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Key Events
  • Hormuz crisis intensifies, physical crude oil prices hit record high, approaching $150 per barrel (The Korea Times)
  • Energy prices rise despite Trump suspending Jones Act (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Linkage
Hormuz blockade / oil supply shock / inflation and growth fears
US-Israel war on Iran / shipping costs rise / energy prices up
Sources
Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / The Korea Times / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Yahoo News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle)
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2026-04-13
2026-04-13
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  • US President Trump announced the US Navy will begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning, following the breakdown of US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan. This has raised concerns about further disruptions to global energy supplies and shipping routes. (France 24 #2)
  • Following the failure of diplomatic negotiations with Iran, Trump announced an immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This move may violate international law, threaten global energy supplies, impact major Asian economies and allies, while potentially benefiting the US. (Times of India [timesofindia.indiatimes.com])
  • The failure of US-Iran talks over the weekend sparked market concerns about a worsening global energy crisis, driving oil prices above $100. (BBC News (Top))
Key Events
  • Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz, global energy supply risks intensify (France 24 #2)
  • Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz, global energy supply faces crisis (Times of India [timesofindia.indiatimes.com])
  • US-Iran talks end without result, oil prices break above $100 (BBC News (Top))
Linkage
Blockade / Oil supply disruption / Inflation fears
Hormuz blockade / oil supply disruption / inflation and risk aversion
Sources
China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #2 / The Hindu / Le Monde International / n-tv Politik / El País Internacional / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Times of India / El Mundo - International News / Yahoo News - World / KBS World News / BBC News (Top) / Australian Prime Minister's Office - Media
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2026-04-11
2026-04-11
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  • 美国劳工部数据显示，受能源价格大幅上涨影响，2026年3月美国消费者价格指数同比上涨3.3%，环比上涨0.9%，均为近期最高水平。分析认为这可能部分反映地缘冲突影响，未来...
  • 日本油轮正驶近霍尔木兹海峡，同时更多船只在该区域聚集，引发地缘政治关注。
Key Events
  • 美国3月CPI同比涨3.3%，能源价格飙升为主要推手
  • 日本油轮驶近霍尔木兹海峡，更多船只聚集
Linkage
CPI超预期 / 美联储加息预期升温 / 全球资产波动
Hormuz tension / oil supply risk / higher oil prices
Sources
Xinhua Finance / Ukrinform / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #2 / Google News - World / Nikkei Asia / Le Monde International / El País Internacional / Der Spiegel International / Times of India / The Independent
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2026-04-10
2026-04-10
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  • Trajectory (Shift): From earlier oil price surges to a downward trend post-ceasefire, but supply chain disruption risks continue to support prices.
  • U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement leads to a global plunge in oil prices and a surge in stock markets (NPR Politics).
  • Suez Canal becomes an alternative route for Gulf state crude oil exports due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz (Xinhua World).
  • Trump criticizes Iran's poor management of the Strait of Hormuz, hinting at possible action (Yonhap News Agency).
Key Events
  • U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement reached, oil prices plummet and stock markets surge (NPR Politics)
  • Suez Canal becomes alternative crude oil route (Xinhua World)
  • Trump says Iran-Israel conflict will drive oil flows (The Hindu)
Watch / Outlook
Monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, progress in restoring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and oil price sensitivity to supply disruptions.
Linkage
U.S.-Iran ceasefire / reduced geopolitical risk / lower oil prices / rising stock markets
Strait of Hormuz closure / increased global oil supply risk / higher oil prices / inflationary pressure
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Xinhua Finance / NPR Politics / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / The Hindu / NBC News Politics / Yonhap News Agency / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Deutsche Welle German News / Google News - World / Ukrinform / Federal Register
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2026-04-09
2026-04-09
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  • The Strait of Hormuz was closed again on local time April 8, with the disruption of this key maritime passage potentially affecting global energy transport security. (China News Service)
  • On April 8, 2026, international oil prices fell sharply, with New York and London crude oil futures dropping by 16.41% and 13.29% respectively. (Xinhua Finance)
Key Events
  • Strait of Hormuz closure again raises global energy transport concerns (China News Service)
  • International oil prices fell sharply on the 8th, with New York crude futures down over 16% (Xinhua Finance)
Linkage
Strait closure / oil supply disruption / rising oil prices and risk aversion
Sharp drop in oil prices / declining inflation expectations / increased expectations for central bank easing
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Xinhua Finance / RT News / Google News - World / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East
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2026-04-06
2026-04-06
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  • Trajectory (Turning Point): OPEC+ production increase attempts to ease the market, but Iranian attacks and conflict risks offset the supply boost.
  • OPEC+ member countries decided to increase oil production starting in May, but the impact of the Iran war may persist in the short term (Die Zeit Politics).
  • Iran attacked Kuwaiti oil infrastructure, including refineries and desalination plants, ahead of the OPEC+ meeting (Google News - World).
Key Events
  • OPEC+ decided to increase production starting in May (Die Zeit Politics)
  • Iran attacked Kuwaiti oil facilities (Google News - World)
Watch / Outlook
Monitor the implementation of OPEC+ production increases and the actual impact of the Iran conflict on global oil supply; oil prices may fluctuate due to supply disruption risks.
Linkage
OPEC+ production increase / Oil price volatility / Inflation expectation changes / Risk asset adjustments
Iran attacks on Kuwaiti facilities / Supply disruption concerns / Oil price increase
Sources
Yonhap News TV / Le Monde International / El País Internacional / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / Ukrinform / El Mundo - International News / ORF.at News
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2026-04-03
2026-04-03
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  • Trajectory (Escalation): Oil prices have risen continuously recently, today surging over 11% due to Iran war and Strait of Hormuz risks.
  • International oil prices rose sharply on the 2nd, with NYMEX crude up 11.41% to $111.54 per barrel, London Brent crude up 7.78% (Xinhua Finance).
  • Iran announces it will regulate Strait of Hormuz traffic during peacetime and drafts monitoring agreement with Oman (Google News - World), potentially gaining permanent control of the strait.
  • Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán calls for EU to cancel energy sanctions on Russia to avoid economic crisis (RT News), Iran conflict intensifies energy tensions, gasoline prices expected to rise over long weekend (Global News).
Key Events
  • Sharp rise in international oil prices (Xinhua Finance)
  • Iran regulates Strait of Hormuz traffic (Google News - World)
  • Hungary calls for EU to cancel sanctions on Russia (RT News)
Watch / Outlook
Monitor implementation of Strait of Hormuz transit rules, EU energy policy debates, and changes in global energy inventories.
Linkage
Iran regulates Strait of Hormuz / Shipping disruptions / Reduced oil supply / Oil price increase
Energy sanctions debates / Supply uncertainty / Rising inflation expectations / Risk of central bank policy tightening
Sources
China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News TV / Global News / BBC News (Top) / Google News - World / RT News
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