- NATO leaders plan a summit in Turkey amid calls for free passage through Hormuz, as the US reduces assets and Europe increases defense.
- The Strait of Hormuz passage is currently affecting oil prices, while Trump announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Iranian counterparts.
Crude oil prices jumped following uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, amid Trump demanding compensation from Iran.
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What happened
Crude oil prices jumped following uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, amid Trump demanding compensation from Iran.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Shell
British multinational oil and gas company
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TotalEnergies
French multinational energy and petroleum company
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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