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Between 15:59 and 16:01 UTC on 29 April 2026, Trump told Axios the U.S. will maintain its naval blockade on Iran until a nuclear deal is reached, explicitly rejecting Tehran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz fir…
Between 15:59 and 16:01 UTC on 29 April 2026, Trump reiterated that the U.S. will maintain its naval blockade on Iran until a nuclear deal is reached, explicitly rejecting Tehran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz f…
A senior Iranian security source warned of “practical and unprecedented” responses if Washington maintains its naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz. This escalates the risk of direct attacks or disruptive actions agai…
Trump publicly committed to maintaining the U.S. naval blockade on Iran until a nuclear deal is reached, explicitly rejecting Tehran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz first. This hardens expectations of a sustai…
Around 16:00 UTC on 29 April 2026, President Trump told Axios the U.S. will maintain its naval blockade on Iran until a new nuclear deal is reached, explicitly rejecting Tehran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz …
On 29 April 2026, senior Iranian officials declared that Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz would be ‘permanent’ and warned of ‘practical and unprecedented’ responses if the U.S. maintains its naval blockade. The …
On 29 April 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington will maintain a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz until a new nuclear deal is secured, rejecting Tehran’s proposal to reopen the water…
On 29 April 2026, U.S. Central Command was reported to have prepared plans for a short wave of strikes on Iran amid an escalating maritime blockade and rising political rhetoric in Washington and Tehran. The Pentagon no…
Between 26 and 29 April 2026, Somali forces killed at least 22 al‑Shabaab militants, including a commander, during a 72‑hour operation in Lower Shabelle. On 29 April around 15:44–15:56 UTC, Somalia’s UN ambassador also …
On 29 April 2026, health authorities in Gaza reported at least five additional deaths and seven injuries in the previous 24 hours, despite a ceasefire formally in place since October 2025. As of around 15:58 UTC, the po…
On 29 April 2026, the German government approved the main targets for its 2027 federal budget, including €11.6 billion in support for Ukraine and a sharp increase in core defense spending. The decisions, announced aroun…
On 29 April 2026, two Jewish men were stabbed and seriously wounded in London’s Golders Green district, a key center of the city’s Jewish community. By around 15:01–16:01 UTC, police had arrested the suspect and declare…
During the night of 28–29 April 2026, Ukrainian forces carried out a coordinated series of deep‑strike operations against Russian military assets in Crimea, occupied territories, and Russia’s rear regions. By around 15:…
A Japan-linked VLCC, Idemitsu Maru, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz with 2 million barrels of crude, which Tokyo describes as a positive signal amid tense conditions. While this confirms current navigability…
US EIA data show a massive 6.2M bbl crude draw and 6.1M bbl gasoline draw, alongside the largest SPR withdrawal since October 2022. The figures confirm a tighter-than-expected physical crude and product market, reinforc…
Satellite imagery confirms damage at the LPDS Perm Transneft pumping and storage node following a Ukrainian strike. This asset is critical for feeding the Perm refinery, regional industry, and export routes, adding to t…
Trump has ordered preparations for a prolonged blockade against Iran focused on oil exports, following reports of discussions with oil companies on sustaining such measures for months. This entrenches expectations of st…
Between 14:31–14:42 UTC, EIA data showed a massive US crude oil stock draw of ~6.2M barrels and gasoline draw of ~6.1M, far exceeding expectations, while at 14:41 UTC SPR withdrawals were confirmed as the largest since …
President Trump has ordered preparations for a prolonged blockade of Iran to sustain pressure on its economy and especially its oil exports, following consultations with oil companies. This signals an intention to exten…
At about 14:30–14:42 UTC on 29 April 2026, EIA data and market reports confirmed the largest weekly US Strategic Petroleum Reserve withdrawal since October 2022, coinciding with a surprise 6.2M barrel crude inventory dr…
Around 15:00 UTC on 29 April, Ukrainian forces conducted deep strikes inside Russia, destroying Mi-28 and Mi-17 helicopters at an airfield in Voronezh region (~150 km from the front), hitting a Nebo-M radar near the Bel…
EIA data show a 6.2M bbl US crude inventory draw and a similarly large gasoline draw, alongside the largest US Strategic Petroleum Reserve withdrawal since October 2022. This points to tightening US balances but also in…
Donald Trump has reportedly ordered preparation of a prolonged blockade against Iran, explicitly targeting its oil exports, and has discussed steps with major oil companies to sustain the campaign for months if necessar…
Around 14:55–15:01 UTC, multiple reports indicated that President Trump has ordered preparation of a prolonged blockade targeting Iran’s economy and oil exports, following consultations with major oil companies. A senio…
Around early morning 29 April 2026 (local), Ukraine’s SBU ‘Alpha’ special operations units struck a Russian oil pumping/dispatch station (LPDS Perm) near the city of Perm, more than 1500 km from Ukraine, according to Uk…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that any agreement with Iran must ensure safe, permanent, fee-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz and address Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. This i…
An Iranian security source, via state-linked Press TV, warned that Tehran may take “unprecedented military action” if the US continues detaining Iran-linked vessels. Coming amid an ongoing Hormuz blockade and Brent at ~…
At approximately 13:25 UTC on 29 April 2026, Reuters reports that Iran has shifted to a collective wartime leadership centered on the IRGC and the Supreme National Security Council following Ayatollah Khamenei’s death. …
As of 13:26–13:25 UTC, Brent crude is reported trading near $115 per barrel ‘against the backdrop of the ongoing blockade in Hormuz’, while Reuters-sourced reporting at 13:25 UTC indicates Iran has shifted to a collecti…
The UAE is reassessing its participation in global organizations after quitting OPEC, though it says no further exits are planned. The move reflects strategic divergence from Saudi Arabia and could reshape future oil po…
USD/JPY has weakened to 160, the softest since early April, coinciding with a sharp geopolitical oil shock linked to Hormuz. The move raises the risk of Japanese authorities intervening and has implications for global F…
Reports indicate an ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude trading up to $115/bbl. If sustained, this implies a material disruption or perceived threat to Gulf export flows, significantly increasing …
At roughly 12:32 UTC on 29 April 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Ukraine will receive the first tranche of a new €45 billion EU support package by the end of June, with around one‑th…
Venezuela’s PDVSA and Italy’s ENI have signed new energy cooperation agreements, with Caracas framing them as important for development. This could incrementally support Venezuelan oil output and export capacity over ti…
An Iranian security source warns Tehran may take “unprecedented military action” if the US continues detaining vessels linked to Iran. This directly raises perceived risk to shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, …
Ukrainian drones have hit the Malinovskaya oil pumping station near Perm, Russia, triggering two large fires that are still burning. This extends Ukraine’s campaign against Russian energy infrastructure deeper into the …
At around 13:01 UTC, Ukrainian drones struck the Malinovskaya oil pumping station near Perm, Russia, triggering two large fires that remain active, according to OSINT video reports. In a separate escalation, an Iranian …
Around 13:01 UTC on 29 April 2026, Ukrainian drones reportedly hit the Malinovskaya oil pumping station near Perm in Russia, igniting large fires at an inland energy node far from the front. Shortly before and after, an…
Ukrainian naval drones struck the sanctioned Russian tanker MARQUISE in the eastern Black Sea while it was reportedly awaiting ship‑to‑ship loading but not carrying oil. The attack reinforces the shift of Ukrainian oper…
Zambia has reinstated fuel subsidies months before elections in response to rising global oil prices linked to the Iran war. The move adds to fiscal risk in a heavily indebted frontier market and signals emerging‑market…
Iran’s currency has fallen to a new all‑time low around 1.8 million rials per US dollar on the open market, extending a sharp slide despite prior stabilisation efforts. The move underscores intensifying macro and politi…
Around 11:37–12:06 UTC on 29 April, Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed that naval sea drones struck the sanctioned Russian-linked oil tanker MARQUISE about 210 km southeast of Tuapse in the eastern Black Sea, targeting i…
Tuareg rebels and JNIM have launched a major offensive across Mali, claiming the junta is on the brink and announcing the capture of Kidal with army/Russian forces withdrawing. Escalating instability in Mali and the wid…
Iran’s currency has crashed to ~1.8m rials per USD on the open market, marking a new record low after a brief period of stabilization during the conflict. The move signals escalating macro and political stress that heig…
Ukraine’s navy used sea drones to hit the sanctioned Russian oil tanker MARQUISE in the eastern Black Sea while it was drifting and reportedly unloaded. While no immediate oil spill or terminal damage occurred, the atta…
Iran’s currency has crashed to around 1.8 million rials per USD on the open market, marking a fresh record low as war-related and domestic pressures intensify. The move signals rising macro and sanctions risk, potential…
Around 11:30–12:00 UTC on 29 April, Ukrainian naval drones struck the sanctioned Russian oil tanker MARQUISE while it was drifting roughly 210 km southeast of Tuapse in the eastern Black Sea. The attack, confirmed by Uk…
A Russian Geran-2 drone struck a Ukrainian oil depot near Dnipro, sparking a large fire, while a bulk carrier is burning off Odesa after a likely drone strike. These attacks tighten Ukrainian domestic fuel supply and in…
Ukrainian drones hit Transneft’s Malinovskaya/Perm oil pumping hub, with Ukrainian intelligence claiming export loadings at Primorsk, Novorossiysk, and Ust-Luga are down 13–43% from ‘long‑range sanctions’ operations. Th…
Egypt’s projected 2026 current account deficit is now seen widening by about $9 billion, from ~$15bn to ~$24bn, as Iran conflict-driven closure of the Strait of Hormuz slashes Suez Canal receipts and raises its oil impo…