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Iranian military spokesperson Abolfazl Shekarchi said the Strait of Hormuz will be closed 'long-term' to the US and Israel

U.S. oil prices jumped more than 11%, while Brent soared 7% on Thursday in volatile trading, as traders worried about prolonged disruptions to oil supply the day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would continue attacks on Iran

At least three Oman-bound tankers are making their MEGXIT today via the Strait of Hormuz. They are the DHALKUT (9888601), laden with 2 million barrels of Saudi crude; HABRUT (9500730), laden with 2 million barrels of Emirati crude; and SOHAR LNG (9210816), laden with Emirati LNG

Kaja Kallas: I had a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today to discuss the situation in Iran and its impact on the global economy and energy security. We also discussed EU-China relations. nnIranian attacks on civilian ships, and the threat of more, have brought traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to a near halt. This is why restoring safe, toll-free freedom of navigation in the Strait, consistent with the Law of the Sea, is an urgent priority.n nThe EU supports all diplomatic efforts to achieve this and calls for de-escalation and restraint. Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure must cease

Power outages in some areas of Karaj following recent airstrikes

South Korean President: "Save very drop of fuel" “I earnestly appeal to all citizens to actively participate in energy-saving movements in daily lives, such as taking public transportation and conserving electricity."

Philippines: Iran will allow oil shipments destined for us to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk: The threat of NATO’s break-up, easing sanctions on Russia, a massive energy crisis in Europe, halting aid for Ukraine and blocking the loan for Kyiv by Orbán - it all looks like Putin’s dream plan

Drones have attacked Ufa-Bashneft oil refinery in Ufa

Trump: "We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks”

Trump says Operation Epic Fury will continue "until our objectives are fully achieved," claiming Iran will be brought "back to the stone ages" while noting "regime change has occurred" due to the deaths of its original leaders

Trump: Other countries need to take care of Strait of Hormuz

Power blackout reported in Sevastopol

Power blackout reported in Dzhankoi and Saky districts in occupied Crimea amid drones raid

The Russian government has extended the suspension of publication of oil and gas production statistics for another year, until April 1, 2027.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard: The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is completely under our control, and it will not be opened by a decision from the American president.

Power blackout reported in parts of Ivano-Frankivsk region

Drone hit enterprise in Ternopil region, there is a fire

Security sources: Drone attack targets oil field in Duhok, Iraqi Kurdistan

Erbil Governorate: Significant damage after a drone crashed into oil storage facilities; firefighters are currently working to extinguish the blaze.

Reuters, quoting a Malaysian government spokesperson: Some of our ships are waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and will not pay any transit fees.

QatarEnergy said a fuel oil tanker was hit by a missile in the northern territorial waters of Qatar early on Wednesday. The company said no crew members were injured and there was no impact on the environment

Oil losses reach nearly 3%, with Brent crude falling below $100 a barrel amid optimism about an end to the war in Iran.

The European Commission has urged people to work from home, drive and fly less, and for EU countries to urgently roll out renewables, as it warned of a prolonged energy crisis as a result of the conflict in the Gulf

Oil is at $119

Indonesia announces fuel rationing, orders civil servants to work from home one day a week, amid price hikes due to Mideast war

The export of Iraqi oil to Syria has begun via the Al-Waleed border crossing in western Anbar using tanker trucks, despite objections from Iraqi militias

Trump: "All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you"

Ukraine has yet to give access to European engineers to Druzhba Pipeline - Deputy PM Ukraine confirms. 'The proces is pending' - Taras Kachka tells Dutch @BNR. The EU inspection team, sent by Commission, is reportedly waiting for over 2 weeks now

Fire tonight at Ust-Luga port after new drones strikes