U.S. Vows to Blockade Iran’s Ports For “As Long As It Takes” TEC News / AFP April 16, 2026 General Dan Caine said the blockade applies to all shipping heading to or from Iranian ports, regardless of nationality.
Still Threatening Iran, Trump Claims War is Ending TEC News April 15, 2026 The Trump White House injected a surge of optimism into global markets by declaring the war in Iran ‛very close to over’—all while teasing a new round of talks in Pakistan.
Iran ‘Will Block Red Sea Trade if U.S. Blockade Continues’ TEC News / AFP April 15, 2026 Maritime data shows ships continued crossing the Strait of Hormuz—despite the latest blockade.
Balkan Truckers Block Borders, Protesting EU Visa Rules TEC News / AFP January 26, 2026 Truckers say that Brussels’s digital Entry/Exit System makes long-haul Balkan routes ‘unsustainable.’
France Brought to a Standstill by Angry Farmers Hélène de Lauzun December 18, 2025 The movement is gaining momentum and is finding resonance in Brussels and Strasbourg.
