Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.

The UAE denied reports of the "alleged visit" and insisted relations between the two countries were not based on "unofficial arrangements".

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The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".

Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low $100s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.

Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

The defence secretary accuses the senator of "blabbing on TV", after Kelly expressed concern about the US munitions stockpile.

He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.

Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.

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