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US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

Amid escalating Middle East tensions following US airstrikes on Iran, the United States has formally requested China to use its influence to prevent Iran from shutting down the Strait of Hormuz — a critical maritime route for global oil shipments. The move signals Washington’s efforts to maintain global energy stability and avoid a potential oil crisis.

By Sultan Sikander | June 23, 2025 | 0 Comments

Middle East tensions put investors on alert, weighing worst-case scenarios

Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified investor caution as markets weigh the risk of armed escalation. With crude oil prices already up nearly 20% this month and the Strait of Hormuz at the center of supply concerns, analysts warn of inflationary aftershocks and disrupted global trade if conflict erupts.

By Sultan Sikander | June 21, 2025 | 0 Comments