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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.
Blockade goes live: CENTCOM targets Iranian ports from April 13 as UK and Australia refuse to join
CENTCOM launches a blockade of Iranian ports on April 13 as the UK declines to join, Iran threatens force, and the DOJ warns of oil sanctions prosecutions.
Tanker struck by explosion near Kuwait’s Mubarak Al-Kabeer port as Persian Gulf conflict widens
UKMTO reports a large explosion and oil spill on a tanker off Kuwait's Mubarak Al-Kabeer area on March 5, 2026, as the US-Iran-Israel war expands into the upper Persian Gulf.
Iran threatens $200 oil as Strait of Hormuz closure declaration sends markets into shock
Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed March 3, 2026, threatening vessel strikes as Brent rose 13% and Maersk suspended all Persian Gulf transit operations.