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Why Trump’s ‘beautiful armada’ cannot take control of the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump recently urged nations worldwide to dispatch warships to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it a collective duty to break Iran’s blockade amid soaring global oil prices. Speaking on March 13, Trump called for contributions from allies like the UK, France, Japan, and even China to bolster his “beautiful armada”,…

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US gas prices: Strait of Hormuz tensions push diesel above $5/gallon, highest since December 2022

Retail diesel prices in the United States soared past $5 a gallon, reaching a milestone seen only once before, according to GasBuddy, the fuel markets tracker. Economists warn that the surge could slow global economic activity. Diesel is essential for freight and manufacturing, and rising fuel costs are likely to push up the price of…

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‘Succeeded admirably’: Amid Strait of Hormuz blockade, Congress recalls ‘Suez Canal crisis’ and VK Krishna Menon’s resloved it | India News

NEW DELHI: As the world grapples with the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday drew parallels with the 1956 Suez Canal crisis, highlighting how India’s then-UN envoy, VK Krishna Menon, played a central role in the diplomatic efforts to resolve it.Menon later served as India’s defence minister but resigned after the…

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Trump: ‘Struck more than 7,000 targets’: Donald Trump says Iran has been ‘literally obliterated’ as he presses allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that the United States has “literally obliterated” Iran’s military capabilities, saying American forces have struck more than 7,000 targets across the country since the start of the conflict, even as he urged other nations to join efforts to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Speaking ahead of a…

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Starmer: UK will not be drawn into ‘wider war’ in Middle East, says PM Keir Starmer; seeks allied plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

File photo: British PM Keir Starmer UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that Britain “will not be drawn into the wider war” in the Middle East, even as it works with the US, European partners and Gulf allies on a “viable collective plan” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical energy chokepoint…

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‘Reason and coordinate’: Jaishankar reveals how India secured passage for 2 tankers in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war | India News

S Jaishankar (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: India hailed its direct talks with Iran as the “most effective way” to restart shipping through the disrupted Strait of Hormuz, which has affected global supplies, while Tehran allowed Indian-flagged vessels to pass through the route.In an interview with the Financial Times, external affairs minister S Jaishankar praised…

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Trump asked allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz — is anyone stepping up? How countries responded

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump’s call to seven countries to send warships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open has drawn a negative response from Washington’s allies, putting his plans in jeopardy.While he named China, Britain, France, Japan and South Korea in a social media post on Saturday, urging them to…

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