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Hormuz Re-Closed: Iran Halts Shipping After Israel Kills 254 in Lebanon
Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz again within hours of the ceasefire, citing Israel's massacre of 254 in Lebanon as a violation. IRGC says no ships are transiting. Hezbollah resumed rocket fire on northern Israel. Oil rebounding toward $97. Islamabad talks Saturday now the last off-ramp.
Two-Week Ceasefire: Iran Agrees to Reopen Hormuz
Trump and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire hours before the 8 PM ET deadline. Iran will permit 'safe passage' through Hormuz under military coordination. Oil crashed 14-16%. Peace talks expected Friday in Islamabad. But Gulf states reported Iranian drone attacks hours after the announcement.
US Strikes Kharg Island; Iran Retaliates Against Jubail Petrochemical
US hit 50+ military targets on Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub. Iran retaliated by striking Jubail's Sadara and ExxonMobil facilities. WTI surged to $115.8. IRGC declares all targeting restraint lifted.
Israel Strikes South Pars Petrochemical Complex
Israel struck Iran's South Pars petrochemical complex at Asaluyeh, targeting the Jam and Damavand facilities. Defense Minister Katz claims 85% of Iran's petrochemical exports rendered inoperative.
WTI Surges 11% in Biggest One-Day Jump in Six Years
WTI crude surged 11.24% to $111.54, its largest single-day gain since 2020. Brent rose 7.78% to $109.03. Markets repriced after Trump's speech promised 'extremely hard' strikes, not a ceasefire.
Iranian Cruise Missile Hits QatarEnergy Tanker in Qatari Waters
Three Iranian cruise missiles fired at Qatar; two intercepted, one struck QatarEnergy-chartered tanker Aqua 1 in Qatari territorial waters. 21 crew evacuated safe. Second tanker hit in 48 hours.
Iranian Drone Hits Laden Kuwaiti VLCC at Dubai Anchorage
Iranian drone struck fully-laden Kuwait-flagged VLCC Al-Salmi at Dubai port anchorage. Fire erupted on hull. Oil spill risk. 24 crew safe. First loaded tanker hit at a major port in this war.
IDF Destroys Iran's Main Sea Mine and Naval Missile Factory in Yazd
Israel struck Iran's central facility for producing sea mines and naval missiles in Yazd, dealing a significant blow to the production capability sustaining the Hormuz blockade. Part of Netanyahu's 48-hour arms industry blitz.
IRGC Blocks Chinese COSCO Ships, Declares Hormuz 'Closed'
Iran's IRGC Navy turned back two Chinese COSCO vessels and a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier near Larak Island, declaring Hormuz closed to all hostile shipping. China's toll regime exemption appears dead.
Houthis Launch First Missile at Israel, Threatening Bab el-Mandeb Bypass
Yemen's Houthis fired a ballistic missile at southern Israel, their first attack since the war began. Houthi entry threatens the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint and Saudi Arabia's Red Sea bypass route carrying 2.5M bbl/day.
Israel Kills IRGC Navy Chief Tangsiri; Brent Surges to $106
Israel killed Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, architect of the Hormuz blockade, in a Bandar Abbas strike. Brent surged 13% from lows to ~$106. Iran's parliament is drafting legislation to formalize Hormuz tolls.
Trump Extends Energy Strike Pause to April 6; Israel Orders 48-Hour Arms Blitz
Trump extended the energy infrastructure strike deadline 10 days to April 6, claiming Iran requested the pause. Israel is accelerating arms factory strikes before a potential ceasefire.
Iran Rejects US Peace Plan, Demands Hormuz Sovereignty; Brent Hits $93
Iran formally rejected the US 15-point plan and issued a 5-point counteroffer demanding international recognition of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crashed 6.8% intraday to $93.45.
US 15-Point Plan Crashes Brent Below $100; Iran Formalizes Hormuz Access at UN
A US 15-point ceasefire plan sent via Pakistan crashed Brent 5-7% below $100 for the first time since mid-March, while Iran told the UN that non-hostile ships may transit Hormuz.
US-Israeli Strikes Hit Isfahan, Khorramshahr Energy Sites Hours After Trump's Pause Pledge
Strikes targeted Iran's largest thermal power plant in Isfahan (2,500 MW) and Khorramshahr gas facilities (1,100 MW), directly contradicting Trump's stated 5-day pause on energy infrastructure attacks.
Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours to Open Hormuz or Power Plants Burn
Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's power plants if Hormuz not fully reopened within 48 hours. Iran responds: attack our energy and the Strait closes completely. Deadline is Monday 7:44 PM ET.
Trump Postpones Power Plant Strikes 5 Days, Claims Productive Talks
Trump extends Hormuz ultimatum deadline by 5 days citing back-channel talks via Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan. Iran denies any contact, claims Trump retreated. Brent crashes to ~$101, touching $92 intraday.
Nuclear Escalation: US Strikes Natanz; Iran Hits Dimona
US/Israel struck Iran's Natanz enrichment facility with bunker buster bombs. Hours later, an Iranian ballistic missile hit Dimona (home to Israel's nuclear research center), wounding 47. First time nuclear facilities targeted on both sides of an active conflict.
US Launches Aerial Campaign to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US begins a dedicated aerial campaign specifically targeting Iranian assets threatening the Strait of Hormuz. Simultaneously, 22 nations declare willingness to ensure safe navigation and 6 issue a joint statement committing forces, conditional on ceasefire.
UAE Output Down More Than Half: ADNOC Implements Widespread Shut-Ins
ADNOC implements widespread production shut-ins across the UAE, cutting output by more than half. Combined Gulf production offline now exceeds 7 million barrels per day.
Iran Pivots to Selective Blockade: First Non-Shadow Vessel Transits Hormuz
Iran transitions from full Hormuz closure to selective blockade, allowing a Turkish LPG tanker to transit after broadcasting Muslim ownership. The Strait is being converted from an international waterway into a sovereign checkpoint.
Iran Begins Mining Strait of Hormuz; Three Ships Hit in Single Day
Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, converting a drone-enforced closure into a semi-permanent minefield. Three vessels struck by projectiles on March 11, the heaviest single-day attack rate since the crisis began.
G7/IEA Authorize Largest-Ever Emergency Oil Release; Brent Crashes 10% to $88
G7 and IEA authorize coordinated release of 300-400M barrels from strategic reserves, the largest intervention in IEA's 52-year history. Brent crashes from $110 to ~$88.60.
France Deploys Carrier-Led Naval Coalition to Reopen Hormuz Transit
France deploying Charles de Gaulle carrier group with allied frigates to escort commercial vessels through Hormuz.
Iran's Assembly of Experts Elects Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader
Dynastic succession in Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei elected Supreme Leader, removing near-term prospect of ceasefire.
Six Major P&I Clubs Cancel War-Risk Coverage for Hormuz Transit
War-risk coverage withdrawn by six P&I clubs. Premiums surged from 0.2% to 1% of hull value, making Hormuz commercially unviable.