Alex Christoforou
April 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Ships sail through Hormuz. Graham lectures Pope. EU Ursula solves complex energy crisis
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- 1Ships continue to sail through the Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's announced naval blockade of Iran, with 15 to 20 vessels having transited in the...
- 2China has made it clear they will continue trading with Iran and transiting through Hormuz, with their defense minister stating on Monday that they...
- 3Saudi Arabia is now telling Trump to back off his blockade strategy, fearing that continued escalation could lead to Houthi involvement and a poten...
- 4Oil market analysts warn that physical oil prices will rise further as the last pre-war tankers from the Gulf are set to unload in Asia in the comi...
- 5Trump faced significant backlash for posting a meme depicting himself as Jesus Christ, which he later deleted.
Overview
Ships continue to sail through the Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's announced naval blockade of Iran, with 15 to 20 vessels having transited in the last 36 hours according to reports, though Trump claims 34 ships passed through yesterday. The vessels include ships from China, Russia, Pakistan, and Iran, raising questions about whether the US Navy will actually seize these ships or allow them to continue to their destinations.
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