The war has led Iran to effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz - a vital artery for global crude and gas shipments

The war has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the strait, which handles about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas flows.

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Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien here.

The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran's oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the Mideast war.

Conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon reignited after US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 triggered a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Iran War: The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil supply route, has sent fertilizer prices soaring since they rely on oil-based inputs.

The satellite, known as TEE-01B, was developed and launched by the Chinese firm Earth Eye Co. before being taken over by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force.

Israel's top general has approved plans for continuing attacks -- both in Lebanon and Iran.

US-Iran War Live: The Iran war began when the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. Iran responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf states that host US bases.

Iran has rejected the US move outright, with its Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei saying the country is "not 'blockadable'".

Tensions remain particularly high over Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil and gas that's been effectively shuttered since the start of the war almost seven weeks ago.

Chevron's president of downstream, midstream, and chemicals. Andy Walz advises Americans to drive less amid rising oil prices.

With the current two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran scheduled to expire on April 22, the new troops will join the estimated 50,000 personnel that the Pentagon has said are involved in operations countering Iran.

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