A coalition of countries is discussing unblocking the sea lane and diplomacy with Iran. The military is planning measures for the protection and demining of the strait without the US.
The US has informed Japan about a possible disruption in the supply of 400 Tomahawk missiles due to the war with Iran. Ammunition expenditures for the conflict have exceeded two years of production.
India is participating in a British initiative to restore shipping through the blocked strait. More than 40 states are involved in the negotiations, without US participation.
The Philippines, Korea, and India have resumed purchases of raw materials from Russia due to the energy crisis. The US temporarily lifted restrictions amid rising Brent prices.
Escalation in the Persian Gulf has driven up prices for Urals oil and resources. Russia could receive $40 billion in revenue, weakening the impact of Western sanctions.
US officials consider diplomacy a realistic path to end the war. The main obstacle remains the territorial issue and Russia's demands.
Attacks on the ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga reduced Russian oil supplies to 2. 32 million barrels. Moscow's export revenues fell by more than $1 billion.
Donald Trump seeks to overturn automatic citizenship for children of foreigners through the courts. The initiative could strip 250,000 people of their passports each year.
Gold settled at $4515 per ounce after Jerome Powell's comments. The market is reacting to tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices.
The US Department of Defense will release its spending breakdown for the 2027 fiscal year on April 21. The total national security funding could reach record levels.
The company resumed ticket sales for flights and is preparing a new Delta spaceplane. Shares rose by 22% despite Virgin Galactic's financial losses and revenue decline.
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra announced a ban on the import of Chinese cars across the Canadian border. Washington is blocking bypass routes for the Chinese automotive industry.
Marco Rubio announced a possible review of relations with NATO after Spain and Britain blocked access to bases. The US plans to unblock the strait.
Russia's gold reserves have shrunk to 2,311 tons due to forced sales for yuan. The aggressor's international reserves have fallen to $809 billion amid sanctions.
The value of bullion holds at $4,500 per ounce after its first weekly gain. Since the beginning of the conflict, the asset has lost about 15% of its value.
Cairo will import 1. 2 million barrels of oil from Libya monthly due to the cessation of supplies from Kuwait. The country is intensifying energy saving for market stability.
Petron Corp. refinery purchased 2.48 million barrels of oil from the Russian Federation due to the blockade of supplies from the Middle East. The country declared an energy emergency.
Police did not allow the patriarch into the shrine due to the threat of Iranian strikes. The authorities promise to ensure that services are held during Holy Week.
Islamabad offers a platform for dialogue to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Both sides have expressed confidence in Pakistan as a mediator.
The vessel sailed along the Iranian coast with six other ships. Traffic in the strait remains significantly below pre-conflict levels.
A poll by the state-owned VTsIOM recorded a drop in trust in Putin to 75% and a rise in his disapproval rating. The reasons cited were the economic downturn and Russians' fatigue from the prolonged war.
Russian tankers are changing course north of Scotland due to the threat of searches and detentions. The bypass route is two days longer and increases the route by a quarter.
A judge suspended the Pentagon's decision to sever ties with Claude's creator. The ban was called an illegal retaliation for Anthropic's refusal to engage in military AI.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized G7 allies for their unwillingness to support the mission in Iran. Europe rejected Trump's request to cease shelling.
Kyiv will only have enough finances until June, according to estimates, due to Hungary's blocking of EU aid and delays from the IMF. The NBU may begin direct lending to the state budget.
Kyiv plans to exchange combat experience in drone warfare for American missiles. Zelenskyy arrived in the region to discuss defense cooperation.
The US President called the alliance a paper tiger over its stance on the Strait of Hormuz. He also expressed dissatisfaction with Britain over restrictions on bases.
U. S. officials are modeling extreme scenarios of the economic impact of a war with Iran. Brent crude has already surpassed $100 per barrel.
Tehran rejected the US's 15-point proposal, calling the negotiations illogical. Iran demands reparations and full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent price fell below $100 amid news of a 15-point de-escalation plan. Global stock indices show growth due to expectations of peace.
