Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, April 2 lauded the government for securing a “safe passage” deal with Iran, saying it is a major win for the country which is still reeling from the impact of the oil crisis due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Gatchalian, chairman of the...
Iran has assured the Philippines that it will allow the safe, unhindered, and expedited passage of Philippine vessels, energy sources, and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) bared. Iran 's assurance was made during a "productive phone...
Philippine officials on Wednesday, April 1, sat down with Iran 's top diplomat in Manila as the government sought unrestricted passage of tankers carrying oil for the country through the Strait of Hormuz. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Department of Energy...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort against Iran, telling them to “go get your own oil” and saying it was not America 's job to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The president...
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world 's most important artery for oil shipments. The move could cement Tehran 's de facto chokehold over the crucial waterway and formalize its ability to keep its own oil...
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae agreed to work closely for the early de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with particular focus on ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement was reached during a 20-minute telephone meeting on March 24,...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched a new wave of attacks early Monday against Tehran and a top American commander told Iranians to remain in shelters for the foreseeable future, while Iran renewed strikes on its Gulf neighbors and threatened to start hitting their power plants....
HONG KONG (AP) — About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed, according to maritime and trade data platforms. Many of the...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday, March 17, said lessons from escalating missile and drone attacks in the Middle East point to urgent gaps in the country’s own defense posture, particularly on interception capability, supply chains, and fuel reserves....
The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world 's most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of crude that pass through it every day. The U.S. military 's strike on three sites in Iran over the...
