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Last update: an hour agoIran Oil Shock: The U.S. blockade that started April 13 is already biting Iran’s exports hard. April shipments fell to 29.45 million barrels, but the drop came after the blockade began—exports slid to about 200,000 barrels per day from April 13 to May 18, as the U.S. interdicted or redirected dozens of tankers trying to reach Iranian ports. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: With hundreds of vessels reportedly stuck in the Persian Gulf over transit fears, the oil squeeze is feeding wider economic stress. Fuel Crisis Fallout in Africa: Kenya and Comoros are among the places feeling it most, with fuel-price hikes sparking protests, shutdowns, and government moves to cut diesel prices after deadly unrest. Regional Security: Rwanda’s Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga has taken over as Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, with Comoros included among member states. Comoros in the Mix: Comoros is also named as a flag in a U.S.-linked tanker seizure story tied to Iran sanctions, underscoring how global shipping routes keep pulling the islands into big geopolitics.
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