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Trump Vows to Eliminate Iranian Ships Near Straits of Hormuz

TEC News / AFP April 13, 2026

The White House has issued a stern warning to Tehran, stating that U.S. forces are authorized to destroy any Iranian vessels attempting to bypass his newly imposed naval blockade.

Trump Orders U.S. Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Failed Iran Talks

TEC News April 12, 2026

Trump also warned China, threatening to impose a 50% tariff on its exports to the United States if it provides military support to Tehran.

Putin Offers To Mediate Middle East Conflict in Call with Iran’s President

TEC News April 12, 2026

Russia signals readiness to play a diplomatic role as Moscow steps up engagement with Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.

Saudi Arabia Restores Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz Strait

TEC News April 12, 2026

The pipeline, which has a capacity of seven million barrels a day, is up and running again after suffering damage from the Iran conflict on April 8.

War Triggers €2,000 Spike in European Energy Bills

Javier Villamor April 9, 2026

Protests in Ireland and early fuel shortages in France point to mounting pressure as costs begin to feed through the economy.

U.S. and Iran Agree on Two-Week Ceasefire

TEC News April 8, 2026

Pakistani negotiators managed to ward off a threatened Tuesday night attack on Iranian infrastructure by the United States.

France’s Fuel Shortages Expose Europe’s New Energy Crisis

Javier Villamor April 7, 2026

Three years after reducing its dependence on Russian gas, Europe is still heavily dependent on imported oil and on strategic routes. The supplier may have changed. The dependence has not.

“Europe Does Not Decide This War, But It Pays the Price Again”—Professor Alexandre Muns

Javier Villamor April 2, 2026

The former adviser to the World Bank and the IDB believes the crisis will normalize within weeks, but will leave Europe weaker and more dependent.

Trump’s Speech Rattles Markets

Javier Villamor April 2, 2026

The speech on Iran accelerates the energy shock and leaves Washington increasingly isolated from its own allies.

Prepare for ‘Energy Lockdowns’… Just in Case

Javier Villamor April 2, 2026

Brussels avoids speaking about it openly but the ghost of the 2020 COVID-19 crisis is beginning to reappear in the corridors of the EU.

Tag: Iran war

Trump Orders U.S. Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Failed Iran Talks

Putin Offers To Mediate Middle East Conflict in Call with Iran’s President

Saudi Arabia Restores Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz Strait

War Triggers €2,000 Spike in European Energy Bills

U.S. and Iran Agree on Two-Week Ceasefire

France’s Fuel Shortages Expose Europe’s New Energy Crisis

“Europe Does Not Decide This War, But It Pays the Price Again”—Professor Alexandre Muns

Trump’s Speech Rattles Markets

Prepare for ‘Energy Lockdowns’… Just in Case

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