Reports that the Strait of Hormuz blockade is creating an economic split among Gulf oil exporters, with Saudi Arabia and Oman set to benefit while the UAE faces lower petrodollar income.

President Trump said he would handle a possible Red Sea blockade if it occurs.

A Wall Street Journal markets post comments that media deals primarily benefit bankers rather than investors, and references geopolitical uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz.

More LNG and Japan-linked vessels continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz despite renewed Middle East tensions.

Estonia's PM says country is willing to contribute to securing free passage through the Strait of Hormuz; comments made at NATO summit in Ankara.

Trump told Fox that the US may take over the Strait of Hormuz and tolls, and that such a takeover would give the US 20% of oil; he also said he spoke with Iranian officials overnight.

Supertankers holding almost 80 million barrels of oil are ready to cross the Strait of Hormuz if traders give the go-ahead.

Iran's parliament speaker states $300 billion has been allocated for investment in Iran under a memorandum of understanding, with part designated for reconstruction.

Kpler forecasts Strait of Hormuz reopening could release 118 trapped tankers and raise transits from ~15 to 40 per day over 10–15 days.

US naval blockade reduces Iran's oil exports to below 300,000 barrels per day in May 2026, down from nearly 2 million, costing Iran approximately $4.3 billion between March and May.

Post reports that Iran may have found a new 'weapon' after the Hormuz crisis, asserting its ability to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments, with lasting global economic impact.