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Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens as shipping nearly halts amid US Iran tensions

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

22 Apr 2026-10:13
US stocks trim losses as Iran signals Hormuz shipping plan amid war tensions

Wall Street pared earlier losses on Thursday after signs that Iran may seek to ease disruptions in the vital Strait of Hormuz, even as escalating rhetoric from Washington kept investors on edge.

02 Apr 2026-23:48
IEA ready to release more oil reserves amid global price surge

Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said he is prepared to release additional oil reserves as energy prices soar worldwide.

25 Mar 2026-11:56
What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

As the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran enters its fourth week, the situation has evolved into one of the most complex and far-reaching geopolitical crises in recent years. What began as a series of targeted strikes has expanded into a multi-theatre confrontation affecting not only the Middle East but also global energy markets, international diplomacy and economic stability.

21 Mar 2026-11:49
How a Middle East war could affect oil prices

Middle East remains the epicenter of global hydrocarbon supply.

02 Mar 2026-23:11
How a strike on Iran could impact global oil and gas markets

29 Jan 2026-17:22
Why global energy market volatility is the new normal reshaping the world economy

14 Jan 2026-22:30
How the Russia–Ukraine war keeps reshaping global economics beyond the battlefield

14 Jan 2026-21:30