Strait of Hormuz Near Standstill as Iran–U.S. Tensions Escalate, Raising Global Economic Concerns
Author: Faisal Kusuma Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is nearing a standstill as tensions between Iran and the United States intensify, disrupting one of the world’s most critical energy corridors and heightening risks to the global economy. According to Bloomberg, as of Sunday morning (April 26, 2026), shipping activity in the strait has…
China Urges Protection of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran–US Tensions Escalate
BEIJING — The government of China has urged all parties to safeguard maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after the critical shipping route was reportedly closed following escalating tensions between Iran and the United States on Saturday (February 28, 2026). According to a report by Bloomberg, China—currently the world’s largest importer of oil and…
