Tidbits, Iran & The Strait Blockade, Weather & Brazilian Corn 4/19/26
- Wright team
- 2 days ago
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Tidbits
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Iran said it was responding to a continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran's navy was ready to inflict "new bitter defeats" on its enemies.
At least two Indian flagged vessels carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil were hit while trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
Iranian State media quoted the Supreme National Security Council as saying Iranian control over the strait, included demanding the payment of costs related to security, safety and environmental protection services.
State television also quoted the Supreme National Security Council as saying the U.S. had put forward new proposals after talks mediated by Pakistan in recent days. Tehran was considering them but had not yet responded, it said.
The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday afternoon: The U.S. military is preparing to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships in international waters. Details include:
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