"Citi analysts project Brent could reach $150/barrel if Hormuz remains closed through end-June."

"it would take 4–6 months for oil markets to stabilize, as mines must be cleared, tanker congestion eased, and production gradually restarted."

"There's no legal basis for the introduction of any tax, any customs, or any fees on straits for international navigation."

"I will confirm the president has met with his national security team this morning. The meeting may be ongoing, but the proposal was being discussed."

"What they mean by opening the straits is, 「Yes, the straits are open, as long as you coordinate with Iran, get our permission, or we'll blow you up and you pay us.」 That's not opening the straits. Those are international waterways."

"US President Donald Trump's national security team is reviewing an Iranian peace plan to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, while postponing talks on its nuclear programme. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg and says Tehran is considering a US request to restart negotiations."

"As coastal states, 「we recognize our shared responsibility to the international community and the urgent humanitarian need to free the seafarers held for far too long.」 Much diplomacy is required and practical solutions to ensure lasting freedom of navigation."

"The Iranians are obviously very skilled at negotiating, or rather, very skilful at not negotiating, letting the Americans travel to Islamabad and then leave again without any result. An entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership."

"Too much time wasted on travelling, too much work!"

"we have all the cards; they have none!"

"conflict launched 28 February 2026"

"Brent crude rose 3% to $108+ per barrel on Monday as negotiations stalled, then edged higher Tuesday as the new Iranian proposal circulated."