Maps: How Iran's Oil Exports Are Still Headed Towards China During the U.S. Blockade
The U. S. blockade has intercepted dozens of vessels since mid-April.
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UAE announces accelerated pipeline construction to bypass Strait of Hormuz
UAE announces accelerated pipeline construction to bypass Strait of Hormuz The United Arab Emirates will accelerate construction of a new oil pipeline to double its export capacity through Fujairah by 2027, the government's Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Friday, vastly expanding its ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed directed the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) to fast-track the West-East Pipeline project during an executive committee meeting, ADMO said, adding the pipeline is under construction and expected to start operating in 2027. The UAE's existing Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (Adcop), also known as the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline, has proved crucial as the country seeks to maximise direct exports from the Gulf of Oman coast.
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"Gulf war affecting supplies, prices rising worldwide": Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Chaudhary defends fuel price hike
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 15 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Friday defended the hike in fuel prices, citing raising petroleum prices and inflation across the globe. Today, Centre hiked the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 3 per litre as the Brent crude price hovers above USD 100 per barrel amid the West Asia crisis.
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Iran turns to Pakistan land corridor as US naval pressure disrupts Gulf trade
Iran turns to Pakistan land corridor as US naval pressure disrupts Gulf trade Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:00 New trade corridors with Pakistan are opening alternative trade access with Central Asia and helping the Islamic Republic bypass the US naval blockade Iranian cargo trucks cross into the Pakistan-Iran border at Taftan, Balochistan province on 18 June 2025 (Banaras Khan/AFP) Off As US naval pressure disrupts Iran 's access to the Arabian Gulf, Tehran is turning east. New overland trade routes with Pakistan are allowing goods destined for the Islamic Republic to bypass a US blockade now entering its fifth week, preserving Iran's access to regional markets and potentially opening a new commercial pathway towards Central Asia. Last month, Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce issued a dry, technical and easy-to-miss regulatory order known as SRO 691, which designated six transit routes for cargo arriving in Iran from third countries through Pakistani territory.
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FBI Offers $200,000 Reward For Ex-Agent Accused Of Spying For Iran
New posts 11:47 FBI Offers $200,000 Reward For Ex-Agent Accused Of Spying for Iran By RFE/RL U. S.
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China wants Hormuz Strait open without restrictions, US official says
China wants Hormuz Strait open without restrictions, US official says A US Trade Representative said that Chinese officials made it clear during the much-anticipated US-China summit that they want to see the Strait of Hormuz reopen without restrictions or tolls. "It's really important for China to have the Strait of Hormuz open, no tolling, no military control, and that was clear from the meeting. So we welcome that," Jamieson Greer told Bloomberg, adding that China is being "pragmatic" in its involvement with Tehran.
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Why the ECB may be forced to raise rates despite weak EU economy
Rising energy prices linked to the Iran war are reviving inflation fears The European Central Bank (ECB) may be forced to raise interest rates despite the risk of further weakening the Eurozone economy, as even some of its more cautious policymakers are losing confidence that the oil supply shock triggered by the Iran war will fade quickly, according to an interview published by Politico.
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Energy has been weaponised by Hormuz "being taken hostage effectively", we are responsible player in energy space: UAE Minister
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 14 (ANI): Noting that energy has been 'weaponised by the Strait of Hormuz being taken hostage effectively', UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy has said that her country has been and continues to be a responsible global player in the energy space.
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Iran begins letting some Chinese ships cross Strait of Hormuz -- media
TEHRAN, May 14 (Xinhua) -- It has become possible since Wednesday night for a number of Chinese ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in compliance with Iranian management protocols, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Thursday, citing an informed source. Iran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz beginning Feb.
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OPEC cuts oil demand outlook as Hormuz disruption persists
LONDON, U. K. : OPEC cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 on May 13, citing the impact of the Iran war and the disruption of energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
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"2 LPG carrier vessels crossed Strait of Hormuz, expected to arrive at Kandla Port on May 16": Shipping Ministry
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Thursday confirmed that two LPG carrier vessels bound for India have safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz, even as an Indian sailing vessel reportedly sank following an incident in Omani waters amid the West Asia conflict.
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President Trump has "good meeting" with Chinese President; US, China agree that Strait of Hormuz "must remain open"
Washington DC [US]/ Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump had a 'good meeting' with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, with the two sides agreeing that the Strait of Hormuz 'must remain open to support the free flow of energy'.
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Canada weighs buying Turkish drones it sanctioned in 2019
Canada weighs buying Turkish drones it sanctioned in 2019 Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:42 Ottawa's drone interest reflects a wider defence procurement shift as Carney prepares for an October visit to Turkey A Baykar Akinci combat drone seen from an Azerbaijani air force Mikoyan MiG-29 as it flies over Baku in May 2022 (Handout/Baykar Defence/AFP) Off When Canada imposed an arms sales ban on Turkey in 2019 over Ankara’s military incursion into Syria , Turkish drone makers Baykar and TAI were among the companies most affected. Both firms had been using electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) cameras produced by Canadian manufacturer Wescam. The embargo forced them to seek alternative suppliers, including domestic companies.
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Rupee to depreciate more if the conflict continues to linger: Report
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): The Indian rupee could face further depreciation if the West Asia conflict continues for a prolonged period, with higher crude oil prices likely to keep pressure on India's economy and external balances, according to an ICICI Bank research report.
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Gulf Cooperation Council banks may shift to private loans amid West Asia conflict: Fitch Ratings
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Banks across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are likely to shift their focus toward private placements and syndicated loans if the conflict involving Iran continues, according to a recent report from Fitch Ratings. 'GCC banks are likely to make greater use of private placements and syndicated loans if the Iran conflict persists,' it noted.
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Inside the rise of the Haftar family’s Dubai-based 'money man'
Inside the rise of the Haftar family’s Dubai-based 'money man' Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 07:30 Ahmed Gadalla controls companies in Libya, the UAE, Malta and the UK, and is accused of being a central figure in the Haftars' illicit operations – allegations he denies Saddam Haftar, pictured in 2025, son of eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, is said to have helped Ahmed Gadalla's rise (Social media) Off He is a Libyan businessman who lives in Dubai and carries a passport issued by the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts and Nevis. According to Italian media reports, he wears $500,000 watches , flies on private jets and stays at five-star hotels in central London. He is said to own at least eight properties in the United Arab Emirates and a $3.
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US federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN's Francesca Albanese
US federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN's Francesca Albanese Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 05:57 The special rapporteur on Palestine was sanctioned after recommending the International Criminal Court to pursue war-crimes prosecutions against Israeli and American nationals United Nations (UN) special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese presents her latest report before delegates at the UN Rights Council, in Geneva, on 23 March 2026. (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP) Off A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US sanctions against United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese , saying that the administration of Donald Trump likely violated her free-speech rights. Albanese was sanctioned in July 2025 following her public criticism of Israel's war on Gaza and scathing report on 30 June in which she named over 60 companies, including major US technology firms like Google, Amazon and Microsoft, which she said were involved in "the transformation of Israel's economy of occupation to an economy of genocide".
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US embargo on Hormuz Strait hits Cuba's energy stock
US embargo on Hormuz Strait hits Cuba's energy stock Cuba's Energy Minister said on Wednesday that the country has completely run out of fuel as a result of the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. "We have absolutely no fuel (oil), and absolutely no diesel," Vicente de la O Levy said on state-run media. "We have no reserves.
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Chinese-linked ships cross Strait of Hormuz on eve of Trump-Xi meeting
Chinese-linked ships cross Strait of Hormuz on eve of Trump-Xi meeting Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 20:37 Chinese supertanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude crossed the waterway before turning off its transponder A woman crosses a street near a billboard on the facade of a building depicting the Strait of Hormuz, with a caption in Persian reading 'Forever in Iran’s Hand', in Vanak Square in Tehran, Iran, on 6 May 2026 (AFP) Off Multiple ships linked to China transited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing, where he says he plans to discuss the war on Iran with his Chinese counterpart. The most watched vessel is a Chinese supertanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude. It sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday before turning off its transponder somewhere in the Gulf of Oman, according to ship tracking data.
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India-bound LPG tanker MV Sunshine crossing Strait of Hormuz; Indian Navy, agencies provide all support: Sources
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): The India-bound LPG tanker MV Sunshine is crossing the Strait of Hormuz and is being provided all support to move safely towards India, as per sources. According to sources, this was the 15th LPG Ship bound for India to be safely evacuated from the Persian Gulf.
