Manila has requested that Iran formally designate the Philippines as a ‘non-hostile country’ and ensure safe passage for PH-flagged vessels and oil shipments.
South Korea’s Lee: more active response needed on energy situation
SEOUL, March 31 (Reuters) – South Korea plans to respond more vigorously to the energy supply situation stemming from the war in Iran and may consider emergency fiscal measures, President Lee Jae …
Vietnam’s 10% growth dream at risk as Iran war chokes fuel flows
Party chief To Lam is sticking to his ambitious double-digit goal despite rising energy costs that threaten to derail the global economy.
Philippines seeks Iran talks for safe passage of vessels through Hormuz amid energy crisis
Philippine and Iranian officials met on Wednesday to discuss ‘key avenues for cooperation’, amid Tehran’s blockade of the strait.
Pakistan is playing peacemaker in one war while fighting another
Pakistan has emerged as an unlikely mediator in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran even as it engages in its most severe fighting in decades with neighboring Afghanistan.
Trump Says Iranian Leader Has Asked for a Ceasefire
President Trump announces Iran’s leader asked for a ceasefire. US stance depends on Strait of Hormuz, with potential new developments on US-Iran tensions.
Trump says Iran war could wrap up in 2-3 weeks as conflict pushes gas prices over $4 a gallon
President Trump indicated the Iran war may wrap up “very soon” and he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the war pushed U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
Iran peace plan proposed by China and Pakistan
Pakistan has emerged as an intermediary in backroom negotiations between Washington and Iran.
Japan, France agree to step up coordination on Hormuz, Iran war
TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) – Japan and France agreed on Wednesday to coordinate closely in pushing for an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas …
Markets Bet Big on a Quick End to the Iran War
Global markets rallied as President Trump signaled that the United States may stop fighting soon. But big questions remain about lingering damage.