UK government lets airlines cancel flights early without losing airport slots

The Hormuz Choke Point and UK Fuel Vulnerability

The UK government is introducing a regulatory shift allowing airlines to cancel flights up to two weeks in advance without permanently losing airport slots. This administrative hedge, coupled with a proposal to adopt US-specification Jet A fuel, aims to reduce the risk of last-minute cancellations amid severe supply disruptions caused by the blockade of the … Read more

Fatih Birol Warns Iran War Threatens Global Oil Supply, Pushes Shift to Renewables Fatih Birol Warns Iran War Threatens Global Oil Supply, Pushes Shift to Renewables

Fatih Birol Warns Iran War Threatens Global Oil Supply, Pushes Shift to Renewables Fatih Birol Warns Iran War Threatens

The International Energy Agency chief warned that the war in Iran has triggered the largest energy security threat in history, with global oil supplies cut by 13 million barrels per day. Fatih Birol told the Guardian and Fortune in separate interviews that the Strait of Hormuz blockade — where neither Iran nor the U.S. Allows … Read more

US negotiators return to Pakistan for Iran talks amid Strait of Hormuz blockade and infrastructure threats

US negotiators return to Pakistan for Iran talks amid Strait of Hormuz blockade and infrastructure threats

US negotiators are set to return to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran, as President Trump reiterated a threat to destroy every power plant and bridge in Iran if a deal is not reached, raising renewed concerns about potential violations of international law. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with Iran … Read more

Field Marshal Asim Munir brokers US-Iran talks in Tehran

Field Marshal Asim Munir brokers US-Iran talks in Tehran

On Wednesday evening, Field Marshal Asim Munir stepped off his plane in Tehran and was immediately embraced by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, marking another high-stakes move in Pakistan’s quiet diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. His arrival came just days after the United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement following more than 21 … Read more