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Strait of Hormuz
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Antofagasta (LSE: ANTO) surges 5% as Q1 output beats consensus and Centinela build holds schedule
Antofagasta (LSE: ANTO) rose 5% after Q1 2026 production beat consensus. Here's what the Centinela concentrator build means for retail investors. 158 chars.
Strait of Hormuz declared open as Israel-Lebanon truce holds; Trump says Iran deal ‘very close’
Iran's foreign minister declares the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial vessels during the ceasefire, as a 10-day Israel-Lebanon truce takes effect on 17 April 2026.
Nearly 400 US troops wounded and counting as Iran blockade, sanctions escalation deepen conflict
US confirms 399 service members wounded in Iran war as naval blockade of Iranian ports enters force and Treasury reinstates oil sanctions after Islamabad talks collapse.
BP. shares near 12-year high as Q1 2026 trading statement signals exceptional oil trading windfall and stronger refining margins
BP plc (BP.) flags exceptional Q1 2026 oil trading and stronger refining margins but warns net debt could reach $27bn. Read the full analysis.
Blockade day one: Iran shadow fleet defies United States order, Starmer rallies 40 nations and prices near $100
The US Iran port blockade began April 13 with a sanctioned shadow tanker transiting Hormuz unchallenged as oil neared $100 and Starmer convened 40 nations.
Lavrov in Beijing as China and Russia coordinate on Iran war and Trump threatens 50% tariff over weapons shipment
China's Wang Yi condemned the US Iran port blockade as Russia's Lavrov visited Beijing, with a weapons shipment intelligence report deepening US-China friction.
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.
Iran walks away from Islamabad talks, Trump responds with Hormuz naval blockade
US President Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapse over nuclear and maritime demands.
Iran and US end first round without deal; Strait of Hormuz remains sticking point
US and Iranian delegations concluded 14 hours of direct talks in Islamabad on April 11 without reaching a peace agreement, with expert-level negotiations continuing.