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UK and France split from US over Iran blockade as Brent crude surges past $102 and April 22 ceasefire deadline looms
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect April 13 as oil hit $102, Iran threatened Gulf ports, and the UK and France launched a rival navigation plan.
Ceasefire already cracking: Iran keeps Hormuz mined, Vance flies to Pakistan for make-or-break talks
US-Iran ceasefire frays as Hormuz shipping stalls, IRGC mines lanes and Vance leads talks in Islamabad with enrichment and Lebanon unresolved.
BP (LSE: BP.) investor roadmap: What retail investors need to watch before the April 28 results
BP will release Q1 2026 results on April 28 under new CEO Meg O'Neill. Here is the full retail investor roadmap covering the reset strategy, Castrol sale, debt targets, and what to watch on the call.
South Africa records largest diesel price increase in history as Strait of Hormuz closure drives fuel shock
South Africa's diesel price rose a record R7.51/litre on 1 April 2026 after Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure. Godongwana cut the fuel levy by R3 to cushion the shock.
Trump extends Strait of Hormuz deadline for second time as US-Iran indirect talks advance through Pakistan
Trump extends Iran's Strait of Hormuz deadline to 6 April as Pakistan relays a 15-point US peace plan. Iran rejects the proposal while IRGC navy chief Tangsiri is killed.
Five-day clock starts as Trump suspends Iran energy strikes pending contested diplomacy
Trump delays US strikes on Iranian power plants for five days citing talks via Kushner and Witkoff. Tehran denies negotiations as global energy crisis deepens.
Trump threatens to obliterate Iran power plants unless Strait of Hormuz fully reopens within 48 hours
Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's power plants within 48 hours if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as Iranian missiles strike Dimona, Arad, and Diego Garcia.
Trump hints at Iran war exit as Natanz is struck again and Israel threatens surge in attacks
Trump signals US may wind down Iran war but deploys more Marines, lifts oil sanctions and Natanz nuclear site is struck again on day 21.
US Marines deployment to Strait of Hormuz signals potential shift to ground operations in Iran conflict
The US is deploying two Marine Expeditionary Units and amphibious assault ships to the Persian Gulf as Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed, driving oil prices above $112.
Trump warns Israel against repeat energy strikes on Iran as Gulf states burn and global markets reel
Trump warned Israel to halt Iran energy strikes after South Pars attack. Iran retaliated across the Gulf, halting Qatar LNG output and spiking global oil and gas prices.