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Shipping toll for Hormuz passage sharply divides nations

Shipping toll for Hormuz passage sharply divides nations

Iran's imposition of a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz looks set to be a key point of contention at talks opening in Pakistan Friday. When the United States and Israel launched their attack on Iran on February 28, Iran responded by blocking passage

Strait of Hormuz traffic remains becalmed despite ceasefire

Strait of Hormuz traffic remains becalmed despite ceasefire

Just 10 vessels have passed through Strait of Hormuz since the Middle East war ceasefire took effect, according to maritime tracking data, amid lingering fears about using the strategic waterway. Iran and the United States said the 167 kilometer (104 mile) strait between the Gulf and the Indian Ocean would

Cheaper gas could take time amid tentative ceasefire

(The Center Square) – Americans hoping for cheaper gasoline after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire will need to be patient, as oil prices and other economic factors continue to work against price cuts motorists want after the recent surge. Despite the recent ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, gas prices

Mideast war threatens Africa's supply of humanitarian medicine

Mideast war threatens Africa's supply of humanitarian medicine

The Middle East conflict is exacerbating tensions over the humanitarian supply of medicines in Africa, a sector already severely impacted by funding cuts, with nonprofits warning of emptying shelves. Rising fuel costs and the logistical difficulty of transport through the Strait of Hormuz are affecting the delivery of medication to

Trump says military remains in place as talks with Iran set to begin

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump says that increased military assets in the Middle East will remain in place and ready as the U.S. and Iran embark on negotiations, remaining on alert in case Iran violates the ceasefire. “All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition,

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Lebanon declares day of mourning - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam declared Thursday a national day of mourning after Israeli strikes pummelled the country, killing at least 182 people and wounding 890, according to the health ministry. The strikes were Israel's

Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached

Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached

US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that US forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached, as Washington enters a fragile two-week ceasefire with Tehran. The truce reached Tuesday showed signs of unravelling, with Israel bombarding Lebanon and