[2026-04-16 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: BofA Sees Customer Gas Spending Jump 16%, But Discretionary Spending Holds Up

Snippet: The national average for 87-octane gasoline has remained above the politically sensitive $4-a-gallon level for two straight weeks after the largest monthly jump in AAA data going back two decades. The fuel shock has Wall Street analysts focused on whether surging pump prices will begin crowding out discretionary spending.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bofa-sees-customer-gas-spending-jump-16-discretionary-spending-holds

[2026-04-16 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far

Snippet: The Iran war is starting to show up in the U.S. economy in ways both obvious and not so much, with soaring energy costs leading the impact and potential hits on broader growth simmering beneath the surface.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/here-are-all-the-ways-the-iran-war-has-affected-the-us-economy-so-far.html

[2026-04-16 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Palestinians say Israel is using the Iran war to tighten its grip on the occupied West Bank

Snippet: In the rolling hills of the occupied West Bank, a group of children sat and waited on Monday alongside the newly erected fence as their parents and leaders in their village, Umm al-Khair, demanded their passage. They were met by plumes of tear gas and the blasts of sound grenades hurled downhill from a nearby Israeli settlement overlooking the path, sending children running and screaming, according to videos filmed by residents and provided to The Associated Press.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-settlers-iran-war-1b781197257b532536edb8049d898b33

[2026-04-16 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Large fire reported at oil refinery in Geelong

Snippet: Topic:Industrial Fires

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/geelong-corio-refinery-fire/106569692

[2026-04-16 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump says war in Iran ‘can be over very soon’ amid uncertain peace negotiations

Snippet: President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran may soon come to an end, even with the U.S. military now several days into a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices continuing to roil the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/us-donald-trump-says-war-iran-can-over-very-soon-amid-uncertain-peace-negotiations/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-16 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: ‘We must brace for tough times,’ IMF chief says on Iran war effects | The National

Snippet: The head of the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday that the world must prepare for a major economic hit should the Iran conflict continue to disrupt energy supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/15/we-must-brace-for-tough-times-imf-chief-says-on-iran-war-effects/

[2026-04-16 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: A few tankers and ships are going through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's the latest traffic

Snippet: At least nine oil tankers have transited the Strait of Hormuz this week as the U.S. and Iran contest control of the vital sea lane.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/a-few-tankers-and-ships-are-going-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-heres-the-latest-traffic.html

[2026-04-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Amazon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Amazon enters agreements for nine Australian renewable projects to power datacentres

Snippet: Tech company has signed on to nine deals as it aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/15/amazon-enters-agreements-nine-australian-renewable-projects-power-datacentres

[2026-04-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Airline industry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: This chart on oil prices shows why Qantas and Virgin are cutting flights and raising fares

Snippet: Price of jet fuel has climbed by 125% since start of Iran war – giving Qantas and Virgin a big challenge as fuel accounts for a fifth of expenses

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/15/chart-jet-fuel-costs-qantas-virgin-cutting-flights-raising-fares

[2026-04-16 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: WTI Rises After Big Inventory Drawdowns Across Energy Complex, Huge SPR Drop, Record Exports

Snippet: Oil largely held onto a sharp drop from this week’s highs as the US and Iran seek further talks to end a war that has brought the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway to a near-halt.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/wti-rises-after-big-surprise-inventory-drawdowns-across-energy-complex-huge-spr-drop

[2026-04-16 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Battle for Bulgaria: Why Ukraine is so important to Sofia

Snippet: Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov’s days are numbered, and his caretaker government is rushing to tie his country to Ukraine before a potential populist uprising. It’s about gas, influence, and keeping Sofia marching in lockstep with Brussels.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638375-bulgaria-election-ukraine-gas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-15 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Kenya fuel prices surge amid global oil crisis and domestic controversy

Snippet: Kenya has announced a sharp rise in fuel prices, with diesel recording its biggest increase on record despite a recent tax cut.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/15/kenya-fuel-prices-surge-amid-global-oil-crisis-and-domestic-controversy/

[2026-04-15 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s CATL to invest US$4.4 billion in mining arm to secure EV battery supply chain

Snippet: Global energy shock accelerates CATL’s upstream push as demand for EV batteries and storage systems surges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350213/chinas-catl-invest-us44-billion-mining-arm-secure-ev-battery-supply-chain?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 23:50 UTC+10:00] [CATL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s CATL to invest US$4.4 billion in mining arm to secure EV battery supply chain

Snippet: Global energy shock accelerates CATL’s upstream push as demand for EV batteries and storage systems surges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350213/chinas-catl-invest-us44-billion-mining-arm-secure-ev-battery-supply-chain

[2026-04-15 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iraq turns to Syria as key transit hub for oil exports amid oil export crisis

Snippet: Iraq is facing a crisis as it has seen around 80 percent of its oil exports collapse. This was because of the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Now, there's also a US blockade of Iran. Iraq is thus seeing many of its normal maritime oil exports via the Persian Gulf interdicted.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-893087

[2026-04-15 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: States balance clean energy with affordability agendas

Snippet: The Ravenswood Generating Station, which uses natural gas to support the city’s electricity needs, is seen in the Queens borough of New York, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/affordability-climate-change-clean-energy-goals-democrats-1780f09228246dee569c3b63d70bd014

[2026-04-15 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US officials claim China is ‘hoarding’ oil. What does the data say?

Snippet: While US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is stockpiling crude amid the Iran war, the numbers suggest Beijing is facing a supply crunch

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350180/us-officials-claim-china-hoarding-oil-what-does-data-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Asian economies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US officials claim China is ‘hoarding’ oil. What does the data say?

Snippet: While US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is stockpiling crude amid the Iran war, the numbers suggest Beijing is facing a supply crunch

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350180/us-officials-claim-china-hoarding-oil-what-does-data-say

[2026-04-15 23:25 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Economic shock from Iran war risks driving up global debt levels, says IMF

Snippet: Conflict is pushing up price of energy and food, fuelling higher borrowing costs and hitting growth, report says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/15/iran-war-global-debt-imf-prices-growth

[2026-04-15 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Strikes hit Sloviansk and Sumy as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities

Snippet: Ukraine said Russian forces struck Sloviansk early on 15 April, dropping a FAB-1500 guided aerial bomb on the city centre at around 05:00 local time. The strike destroyed a children’s sports facility and an office building, and damaged at least 39 apartment blocks and 15 vehicles, local authorities in Donetsk region said.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/15/strikes-hit-sloviansk-and-sumy-as-russia-pounds-ukrainian-cities/

[2026-04-15 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EPA change for plastics recycling could increase pollution

Snippet: Ground up plastics that Alterra Energy receives from recycling facilities, move along a conveyor at the start of their process that transforms the material into a liquid that is then used in the manufacturing of plastic in Akron, Ohio, Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/plastics-chemical-recycling-epa-clean-air-9d9511c0d8c7870afa4ba10d78456ff3

[2026-04-15 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean FM, IAEA chief discuss Seoul's nuclear submarine bid, N.K. nuke issue

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Wednesday met with the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Seoul to discuss South Korea's plan to develop its own nuclear-powered submarines and North Korea's nuclear program, according to officials.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415009800315

[2026-04-15 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Unchanged Just Shy Of All Time High On Peace Hopes, Solid Earnings

Snippet: US equity futures are flat following yesterday’s rally as market awaits news on the Iran war resolution and as we traverse earnings season. As of 8:15am ET, S&P 500 futures are little changed after the benchmark closed within a whisker of a record. Risk sentiment took a small knock in recent trade after Iran cautioned that it will not allow shipments to or from the Gulf if the US blockade remain.Nasdaq futures are fractionally in the green, and set for

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-unchanged-just-shy-all-time-high-peace-hopes-solid-earnings

[2026-04-15 22:22 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Oil crisis: Negros Occidental jeepney drivers resort to side jobs, ‘odd-even scheme’ trips

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/oil-crisis-negros-occidental-jeepney-drivers-side-jobs-odd-even-scheme-trips/

[2026-04-15 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: It’s Tax Day 2026 — the food deals and freebies to save on today: 7-Eleven, Grubhub, and more

Snippet: Today, April 15, is Tax Day, and after all that time and energy spent filing taxes, you might want to treat yourself.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/lifestyle/tax-day-2026-food-deals-and-freebies-treat-yourself-and-save/

[2026-04-15 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan offers $10B support to help Asian neighbors secure oil

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan said on Wednesday it would establish a financial framework worth about $10 billion to help Asian countries procure energy resources and bolster their stockpiles as Middle East tensions drive prices higher and disrupt supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/world/japan-offers-10b-support-to-help-asian-neighbors-secure-oil/2320879

[2026-04-15 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xi Jinping tells Vietnamese counterpart they should ‘jointly oppose unilateralism’

Snippet: On To Lam’s state visit, Chinese president also urges keeping ‘supply chains stable and unimpeded’ as Iran war deepens global energy crisis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350195/chinas-xi-jinping-tells-vietnamese-counterpart-they-should-jointly-oppose-unilateralism?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 21:09 UTC+10:00] [Hanoi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xi Jinping tells Vietnamese counterpart they should ‘jointly oppose unilateralism’

Snippet: On To Lam’s state visit, Chinese president also urges keeping ‘supply chains stable and unimpeded’ as Iran war deepens global energy crisis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350195/chinas-xi-jinping-tells-vietnamese-counterpart-they-should-jointly-oppose-unilateralism

[2026-04-15 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: $30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds

Snippet: Exclusive: Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/15/big-oil-huge-war-windfall-consumers

[2026-04-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Power Insider: The markets are obsessed with the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters less than you think

Snippet: (This is CNBC's "Power Insider" newsletter, your inside look at the investments, people and companies powering the global energy industry. Click here to subscribe.)

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/power-insider-the-markets-are-obsessed-with-the-strait-of-hormuz-why-it-matters-less-than-you-think.html

[2026-04-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US immigration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Psychological torture’: outcry over conditions at ICE desert detention camp

Snippet: Detainees tell of abuse at sprawling Texas facility whose giant generators gobble energy and fuel climate crisis

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/15/ice-desert-detention-camp-east-montana

[2026-04-15 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Goldman Highlights Global Nuclear Progress Across SMRs And The Fuel Chain

Snippet: March saw the submission of multiple construction permits for new reactors, while new designs like India's thorium reactor, obtained their first criticality. Microreactors in the US also progressed through DOE regulatory pathways as they approach a criticality deadline in July.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/goldman-highlights-global-nuclear-progress-across-smrs-and-fuel-chain

[2026-04-15 20:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Short-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term pain

Snippet: Beijing may be reaping some diplomatic benefit but Trump’s war holds risks for its energy security and economy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/15/china-us-iran-war-risks-energy-economy

[2026-04-15 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike

Snippet: A Spanish budget airline named Volotea is sparking flight passengers’ anger after reportedly asking them to pay extra charges for fuel after their tickets have already been purchased.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/lifestyle/spanish-airline-volotea-sparks-anger-after-demanding-extra-fees-from-already-booked-passengers/

[2026-04-15 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran war 'very close to over,' Trump says — and the stock market 'is going to boom'

Snippet: The Iran war is "very close to over" with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in an interview broadcast Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/iran-war-trump-peace-deal-us-talks-stock-market-oil-prices-.html

[2026-04-15 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan plans US$10 billion support to help Asia secure oil: ‘we are mutually dependent’

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the support will be equivalent to as much as 1.2 billion ⁠barrels of oil

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350182/japan-plans-us10-billion-support-help-asia-secure-oil-we-are-mutually-dependent?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 20:15 UTC+10:00] [NEXI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan plans US$10 billion support to help Asia secure oil: ‘we are mutually dependent’

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the support will be equivalent to as much as 1.2 billion ⁠barrels of oil

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350182/japan-plans-us10-billion-support-help-asia-secure-oil-we-are-mutually-dependent

[2026-04-15 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Haitian factory workers protest for higher wages as oil prices surge

Snippet: Hundreds of factory workers protested Tuesday in Haiti’s capital, demanding a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices across the globe.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/15/haitian-factory-workers-protest-for-higher-wages-as-oil-prices-surge/

[2026-04-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Risen Energy Secures 1.2GW HJT Module Order from China Huaneng Group, Demonstrating Industry Leadership

Snippet: NINGBO, China, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Risen Energy achieved a milestone in its strategic cooperation with China Huaneng Group. The total order volume for HJT modules between the two parties has reached 1.2 GW. As of now, Risen Energy has completed the delivery of nearly 600MW of modules, which are being efficiently applied in multiple large-scale ground-mounted power station projects under Huaneng.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718205

[2026-04-15 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran: Official

Snippet: A US destroyer interdicted ​two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran on Tuesday, a day after President Trump’s blockade went into ‌effect, and instructed them to turn around, a US official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/world-news/us-destroyer-stops-iran-oil-tankers-after-trump-blockade/

[2026-04-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Russia offers China energy lifeline as the Iran war strangles global supply

Snippet: Russia has offered to help China with any potential energy shortfall, as the war in the Middle East heightens geopolitical divisions and threatens global commodity supplies.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/russia-china-energy-supplies-iran-war-trump-strait-of-hormuz-blockade.html

[2026-04-15 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India's oil companies absorb big losses to cushion Iran fuel shock

Snippet: People queue for gasoline in Ahmedabad, India, on March 24. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/india-s-oil-companies-absorb-big-losses-to-cushion-iran-fuel-shock

[2026-04-15 19:21 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DOE requires oil, gas firms to fully disclose storage capacity

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/department-energy-requires-oil-gas-firms-disclose-storage-capacity/

[2026-04-15 19:20 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Japan plans $10 billion support to help Asia secure oil

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-plans-support-help-asia-secure-oil/

[2026-04-15 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: FM Lavrov Pledges Energy Support to China After Meeting With Xi

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, part of a flurry of high-stakes diplomacy in Beijing this week as world leaders scramble to navigate the economic fallout of the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/15/fm-lavrov-pledges-energy-support-to-china-after-meeting-with-xi-a92504

[2026-04-15 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns

Snippet: North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce atomic weapons, according to Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/15/north-korea-boosting-ability-to-make-nuclear-arms-iaea

[2026-04-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global funds fuel Hong Kong IPO rebound as investors rebalance China portfolios: HKEX

Snippet: AI, robotics and energy storage firms make up most of the record-high IPO pipeline of 520 hopefuls in Hong Kong, says Chan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350162/global-funds-fuel-hong-kong-ipo-rebound-investors-rebalance-china-portfolios-hkex?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global funds fuel Hong Kong IPO rebound as investors rebalance China portfolios: HKEX

Snippet: AI, robotics and energy storage firms make up most of the record-high IPO pipeline of 520 hopefuls in Hong Kong, says Chan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350162/global-funds-fuel-hong-kong-ipo-rebound-investors-rebalance-china-portfolios-hkex

[2026-04-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Rolls-Royce 470-Megawatt Nuclear Reactors To Power 3 Million UK Homes For 60 Years

Snippet: Authored by Mrigakshi Dixit via Interesting Engineering,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/rolls-royce-470-megawatt-nuclear-reactors-power-3-million-uk-homes-60-years

[2026-04-15 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: How long can China hold out if Trump chokes off Iran’s oil? - analysis

Snippet: Twenty minutes after the US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect on Monday evening (Israel time), a Chinese-owned tanker called the MV Rich Starry pulled out of anchorage near Sharjah and headed for the Strait of Hormuz. It was flying a Malawian flag, which is an interesting choice for a landlocked country.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893049