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U.S. Marines Consider Seizing Strategic Islands Near Strait of Hormuz  조선일보

The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz into the crosshairs of yet another geopolitical conflict

Oil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we face I realise this is a serious breach of etiquette. But could we perhaps abandon good manners and contextualise Donald Trump’s attack on Iran? The intense western interest in the Middle East and west and central Asia, sustained for more than a century, and the endless attempts by foreign governments to shape and control these regions, are not random political tics. They are somewhat connected to certain fuel sources situated beneath the ground. Trump’s war aims are typically incoherent: apparently incomprehensible even to himself. But Iran would not be treated as an “enemy of the west” were it not for what happened in 1953, when Winston Churchill’s government persuaded the CIA to launch a coup against the popular democratic government of Mohammad Mossadegh. The UK did so because Mossadegh sought to nationalise the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company: to stop a foreign power from stealing the nation’s wealth. The US, with UK support, tried twice to overthrow him, and succeeded on the second attempt, with the help of some opportunistic ayatollahs. It reinstated the shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. In 1954, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company became British Petroleum, later BP. George Monbiot is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Blocking Fertilisers: The Hormuz Strait and Agricultural Shock  Counterpunch

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Trump says Israel won’t hit South Pars after Iran attacks Qatar, Saudi, UAE  Al Jazeera

US explores use of govt insurance in escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz - report  investingLive

What’s really going on in Strait of Hormuz?  MSN

Qatar says Ras Laffan fires fully contained, no injuries Qatar’s interior ministry said civil defence crews have fully contained all fires at the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, adding that no injuries were reported. Authorities said the situation is now under control following attacks that led to multiple incidents of fire at the energy complex. The ministry said cooling and securing operations are ongoing at the sites, while security teams are handling any hazardous materials.

US explored tying naval escorts in Strait of Hormuz to government insurance  Financial Times

NATO Allies Discuss Strategies To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Amid Oil Concerns  NDTV

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of 63rd wave of Operation “True Promise-4” in wee hours of Thursday against the US-related oil facilities in the region.

Prices are likely to rise substantially if the Strait of Hormuz remains, in effect, closed, market watchers say.

Strait of Hormuz blockage drives up Gulf food bills  CBS 19 News

Strait of Hormuz blockage drives up Gulf food bills  Yahoo Finance Singapore

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Meets With Trump as He Seeks Help Securing the Strait of Hormuz  U.S. News & World Report

Ship struck by 'unknown projectile' near Qatar's Ras Laffan A vessel was hit by an “unknown projectile” near Ras Laffan, Qatar, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, adding that all crew members were safe. The incident occurred about four nautical miles east of the industrial area, as the agency advised vessels in the region to exercise caution and report suspicious activity as tensions continue to affect regional shipping. The incident follows a similar strike reported earlier off the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump admin considering deploying troops to Iranian shores along Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island: report  New York Post

Trump Enters Dangerous Waters in the Strait of Hormuz  Haaretz