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Trump: US could seize control of Strait of Hormuz
President Trump told Fox News the US could take control of the Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls on shipping, describing Washington as the 'guardian angel' of the waterway. He threatened to obliterate Iran if it closes the strait.
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to all vessel traffic
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessel traffic, citing violations of the war-ending memorandum of understanding. The decision was driven by US and Israeli actions and security breaches.
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Last week in Brussels, Prof. Paulo Ferrão joined the panel discussion “Resilience & Preparedness in Europe’s Energy Transition” co-hosted by #EERA, #SINTEF and #EASAC as part of the #EUSEW2026 Sustainable Energy Days.
Prof. Ferrão emphasized the role of energy system Integration in achieving Europe’s climate ambition and energy security.
📹 Watch the full presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CYIDCy0KJk
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Oil dependency is often framed as an import problem. In reality, it is a system design problem.
Many Asian refineries are optimized for Middle Eastern crude, with long-term contracts covering over half of demand. That makes switching suppliers structurally difficult, even when alternatives exist.
Dependency therefore sits not just in trade flows, but in refinery configurations, contracts, and supply-chain architecture.