Tag: Strait of Hormuz

Trump Says US Already Moving To Control Strait Of Hormuz

ISTANBUL, March 30 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States (US) has already begun taking steps to control the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Asked in an interview with Israel’s Channel 14 whether Washington is capable of taking control of the strategic waterway, he replied: “Yes, sure, it’s already happening.” Trump also highlighted what he described as close coordination with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran. “The coordination is very close. We have a good relationship. It couldn’t be better,” he said. He added that he believes Iran “badly” wants a deal. “I think they want to do (it) very badly. Anybody would want a deal if you are getting decimated, right?” he said. The US and Israel have been carrying out airstrikes on Iran since Feb 28, killing more than 1,340 people so far, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel along with Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.

ISTANBUL — US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States (US) has already begun taking steps to control the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Asked in an interview with Israel’s Channel 14 whether Washington is capable of taking control of the strategic waterway, he replied: “Yes, sure, […]

PM Anwar Ibrahim, Lawrence Wong Discuss West Asia Conflict, Urge Ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR — Anwar Ibrahim held talks with Lawrence Wong on the escalating conflict in West Asia, expressing concern over its growing impact on the global economy and Southeast Asia. Both leaders supported the United Nations call for an immediate ceasefire and urged all parties to return to negotiations, emphasising that disputes must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. They also voiced concern over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure, warning of potential disruptions to global oil markets and regional energy security. Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to supporting efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote peace, justice and stability in the region.

KUALA LUMPUR — PM Anwar Ibrahim held talks with PM of Singapore, Lawrence Wong on the escalating conflict in West Asia, expressing concern over its growing impact on the global economy and Southeast Asia. Both leaders supported the United Nations call for an immediate ceasefire and urged all parties to return to negotiations, emphasising that […]

Trump Warns NATO Of ‘Very Bad’ Future If Strait Of Hormuz Remains Closed

WASHINGTON —  United States President Donald Trump has warned that the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) could be “very bad” if the alliance fails to help reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with the Financial Times published Sunday, Trump said countries benefiting from the vital shipping route should assist […]

Global Markets Slide As West Asia Conflict Fuels Energy Shock

KUALA LUMPUR — The escalating conflict in West Asia is reverberating across global markets, energy supplies and humanitarian conditions, with governments and institutions scrambling to respond to rising oil prices, security threats and widening displacement across the region. Asian and global stock markets retreated as crude oil prices surged amid fears of prolonged supply disruptions […]

Ports Tighten Container Inspections Following Movements Stuck in the Strait of Hormuz .

PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — Malaysia will implement several mitigation measures to ensure the country’s port operations remain unaffected by potential disruptions arising from the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said. He said the matter was discussed during a meeting with port operators, shipping companies and maritime […]