Strait of Hormuz | The European Conservative

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.

Britain Aims to Rally 40 Nations To Break Iran’s Blockade

Eszter Balogi April 2, 2026

As Trump distances the U.S. from the ongoing maritime crisis, 37 nations have signed a landmark pledge to restore freedom of navigation through the Tehran-controlled Strait of Hormuz.

“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.

“Total Chaos”: Czech Government Caps Fuel Profits Amid Soaring Prices

TEC News / AFP April 2, 2026

PM Andrej Babiš criticized Czechia’s neighbors for failing to coordinate on fuel pricing.

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.

Trump: “We’ve Beaten and Completely Decimated Iran”

TEC News April 2, 2026

Trump’s Wednesday night speech did not add any new substantial information and the idea of putting American troops on the ground in Iran was not mentioned.

Trump: No Ceasefire Until Strait of Hormuz Is “Open and Clear”

TEC News / AFP April 1, 2026

Has Iran approached Washington for a ceasefire? The President maintains that the U.S. will not negotiate while a key waterway for global trade remains blocked.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference to update on the latest situation in the Middle East and how the government is supporting families at home at 10 Downing Street in London, on April 1, 2026.

UK To Host 35-Nation Talks on Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

TEC News / AFP April 1, 2026

Officials say the talks aim to protect ships and crews still trapped by the closure and to restore crucial trade flows.

Trump: ‘Go Get Your Own Oil’

TEC News / AFP March 31, 2026

Brussels chief Costa urged Iran’s president to halt regional attacks and pursue diplomacy to reopen the flow of oil from the Arabian Gulf states.

Tag: Strait of Hormuz

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

Britain Aims to Rally 40 Nations To Break Iran’s Blockade

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

“Total Chaos”: Czech Government Caps Fuel Profits Amid Soaring Prices

Trump’s Speech Rattles Markets

Prepare for ‘Energy Lockdowns’… Just in Case

Trump: “We’ve Beaten and Completely Decimated Iran”

Trump: No Ceasefire Until Strait of Hormuz Is “Open and Clear”

UK To Host 35-Nation Talks on Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Trump: ‘Go Get Your Own Oil’

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