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Can the US and Iran conclude a lasting deal to end the Middle East war?
Iran is unlikely to give up its leverage over Hormuz without concessions from the US
Can Iran legally impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz?
The US disputes Iran’s authority to charge tolls
Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War II
Atlantic Basin and Asian buyers are reaching further out for available supply
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Signs that diplomatic engagement might continue have calmed oil markets
Singapore port sells more marine fuel in March despite war-induced tight supply
On a year-on-year basis, the marine fuel volume sold is up 6.6%
Billionaire Aponte passes on shipping giant MSC to heirs
Aponte has a net worth of at least US$37 billion
Asian stocks rise on US-Iran deal hopes amid Hormuz blockade, oil falls
Since the US and Israel launched the war in late February, the Trump administration has taken repeated steps to contain prices
What to know about the US blockade of Iran’s ports
The ultimate aim of a blockade would be to cut off Iran’s oil flows, severing a vital financial lifeline for the regime
Trump’s full blockade of Hormuz threatens the already fragile ceasefire. Will the war resume?
The US wants the strait opened as quickly as possible, to avert another spike in oil prices
US to blockade ships going to and from Iran after peace talks fail
Iran warns of harsh response to blockade, accuses US of maximalism in talks
