TARA COUGHLIN
How can the U.S. get oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again? A former NATO admiral breaks down the options
Liberal
CNN Senior Military Analyst and Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis joins Smerconish and breaks down the military playbook for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and protecting global oil shipments.
March 14, 2026, 9:46 am
The Times
US must do whatever it takes to break Iran’s hold on Strait of Hormuz
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 3:00 pm
Newsweek
Strait of Hormuz Update: US Escorts Won't Begin for a Month As Oil Prices Spike—Report
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 9:42 am
The Japan Times
Why is it so easy for Iran to shut the Strait of Hormuz?
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 7:20 pm
Fox News
Iran uses sea mines to halt Strait of Hormuz shipping
Conservative
Iran deploys sea mines to block Strait of Hormuz shipping after U.S.-Israel strikes, raising global oil fears as Col. Joe Buccino warns of “World War I-style" tactics.
March 14, 2026, 11:39 am
BOE Report
Why is it so easy for Iran to shut the Strait of Hormuz?
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 10:20 am
Economic Times
No evidence Iran has mined Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon's Hegseth says
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 8:04 am
Newsweek
Strait of Hormuz Update: US Escorts Won't Begin for a Month As Oil Prices Spike—Report
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 9:42 am
The Independent
Starmer risks Trump’s wrath as PM says UK will not follow US in easing Russia sanctions
Liberal
Trump administration temporarily allowing countries to buy Russian oil ‘currently stranded at sea’
March 13, 2026, 1:40 pm
Daily Mirror
Keir Starmer hits back as US eases Russian sanctions amid oil price spike
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 9:16 am
Newsmax
Note to UK: Embrace 'UK First'; Honor Your Legacy; Never Appease
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 9:09 am
GB News
Keir Starmer risks new rift with Donald Trump as he refuses to back easing Russian sanctions
Conservative
March 14, 2026, 2:20 am
Daily Mirror
6 ways Iran war will cost Brits as UK households are hit in the pocket
Liberal
A fortnight on from the start of the Middle East war and the financial hit to already cost of living hit UK households is mounting, putting pressure on mortgages, fuel and energy bills
March 14, 2026, 5:00 am
The Irish Times
Iran war should serve as a spur to solar power projects in Ireland
Liberal
March 14, 2026, 12:00 am
The Guardian
Tell us: has the conflict in the Middle East affected your household or business costs?
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 10:33 am
The Epoch Times
China’s Fuel Price Hike Triggers Gas Lines as Global Oil Prices Climb
Conservative
March 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
# hormuz • iran • strait • oil • escorts • desperation
The Japan Times
Why is it so easy for Iran to shut the Strait of Hormuz?
Liberal
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the strait, where traffic has dropped by 97% since the Iran conflict began.
March 13, 2026, 7:20 pm
Newsweek
Strait of Hormuz Update: US Escorts Won't Begin for a Month As Oil Prices Spike—Report
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 9:42 am
AP News
'Don't need to worry about it': Hegseth says Iran 'exercising sheer desperation' in Strait of Hormuz
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 8:41 am
The Independent
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz and why Iran can close it off so easily
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 5:19 pm
The Guardian
Rate rises, helium shortages, EV sales spikes: how is the disruption in Iran’s strait of Hormuz affecting Australia?
Liberal
The ‘largest supply disruption in history’ due to the US-Israeli war on Iran is affecting prices from plastic to jet fuel to fertiliser
March 14, 2026, 1:00 pm
BBC News Pidgin
Latest update on Iran war: Which kontris fit profit from US-Israel war wit Iran
Liberal
March 14, 2026, 3:02 am
Economic Times
New Delhi to Berlin: How the world is scrambling to shield economies from the great oil shock
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 3:03 am
The Sunday Times
Rishi Sunak: To save the West, remember what Romans taught us
Conservative
March 14, 2026, 5:30 am
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump administration allows for Russian oil sales as energy prices soar
Liberal
The Trump administration on Thursday night temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil shipments in an effort to calm markets and stem the economic fallout from its war on Iran, which has sent crude prices spiraling upward.
March 13, 2026, 5:19 am
BOE Report
Kremlin says Russia and US share interest in stabilising energy markets
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 4:15 am
Economic Times
Moscow turns up heat on Washington over oil sanctions
Conservative
March 12, 2026, 10:15 pm
New York Post
Gas prices are up — only 4 states are paying less than $3 per gallon
Conservative
Cheap gas is history — at least for the moment, officials say.
March 14, 2026, 5:30 am
CBS News
Oil only accounts for half the cost of a gallon of gas. Here's where the rest comes from.
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 2:16 pm
CityNews Toronto
Toronto, GTA gas prices set for another jump Saturday
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 7:18 am
WBUR
Some New England families feeling pinched as fuel prices continue to rise : NPR
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 2:44 am
The Christian Science Monitor
The Trump administration announced it would temporarily remove sanctions on Russian oil.
Conservative
The move is part of an effort to contain rising oil prices amid the disruption of the Iran war. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that while…
March 13, 2026, 11:07 am
Daily Mail
UK WON'T follow US in easing oil sanctions on Russia as No10 urges allies to keep grip on Putin's war machine
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 2:56 am
The Irish Times
US ‘unfortunately’ suspends Russia oil sanctions in defiance of European leaders
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 12:33 am
The Japan Times
U.S. eases Russia oil sanctions to tame price surge, riling European allies
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 6:01 am
The Independent
Oil prices hit $103 per barrel despite US easing some Russian sanctions
Liberal
Analysts estimate about 125 million barrels of Russian oil are currently being shipped
March 13, 2026, 2:48 pm
IndexBox Inc.
Venezuela & Repsol Gas Deal: Boosting Cardon IV Production & Exports
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 4:23 am
CNN
Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
Liberal
March 12, 2026, 10:47 pm
The Daily Beast
Donald Trump Hands Humiliating Oil Victory to Vladimir Putin Thanks to Iran War Chaos
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 4:02 am
The Independent
Oil prices hit $103 per barrel despite US easing some Russian sanctions
Liberal
Analysts estimate about 125 million barrels of Russian oil are currently being shipped
March 13, 2026, 2:48 pm
IndexBox Inc.
Venezuela & Repsol Gas Deal: Boosting Cardon IV Production & Exports
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 4:23 am
Economic Times
Oil drops after US issues license for countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days
Conservative
March 12, 2026, 7:49 pm
BOE Report
Canada to support IEA release with 23.6 million barrels, energy minister says
Conservative
Canada will support the International Energy Agency's oil release with 23.6 million barrels from domestic producers, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said on Friday. The IEA on Wednesday agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from...
March 13, 2026, 3:19 pm
Toronto Star
Canada supplying 23.6M oil barrels under IEA release plan
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 2:55 pm
IndexBox Inc.
2025 Canadian Canola Crushing Record: Oil & Meal Production Up
Liberal
March 13, 2026, 7:58 am
Spencer Fernando
Canada steps up as IEA launches largest oil stock release in history
Conservative
March 13, 2026, 9:10 pm







