Oil prices, shipping risks rise as Iran crisis deepens: Report

IANS | April 6, 2026 7:46 AM

Washington, April 6 (IANS) Global energy markets and supply chains are coming under pressure as tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz escalate, with oil prices rising sharply and fears mounting over disruptions to one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.

Trump threats on Iran draw backlash, legal concerns

IANS | April 6, 2026 7:37 AM

Washington, April 6 (IANS) The latest threat by US President Donald Trump to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure has triggered a domestic backlash with legal experts warning that such actions could violate international law, as tensions with Tehran escalate over the Strait of Hormuz.