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Protests Erupt in Havana as Power Cuts Deepen Under US Blockade Pressure

Protests Erupt in Havana as Power Cuts Deepen Under US Blockade Pressure

Protests have flared across Havana as worsening electricity shortages trigger deeper anger among residents. Demonstrations erupted amid repeated, prolonged power cuts, with many protesters blaming the strain of the US blockade. The unrest underscores how energy stress is amplifying broader frustrations in Cuba, raising fears of further instability as outages continue.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Cuba runs out of diesel and fuel oil as rolling blackouts hit Havana hard

Cuba runs out of diesel and fuel oil as rolling blackouts hit Havana hard

Cuba’s energy and mines minister says the country has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, triggering its worst rolling blackouts in decades in Havana. Many areas reportedly face 20 to 22 hours without power daily. The island’s grid relies on domestic and renewable energy, but rising fuel import costs and the U.S. blockade are worsening the crisis.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026

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Brent surges to one month high as Hormuz disruption fears deepen

Brent surges to one month high as Hormuz disruption fears deepen

Oil prices jumped nearly 3% as Brent climbed to a one-month high, driven by reports that the US may extend its blockade of Iranian ports. Traders warn the move could prolong supply disruptions tied to the Hormuz region, tightening flows from a major Middle East oil-producing corridor and pushing prices higher.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Trump rejects Iran plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz before nuclear talks

Trump rejects Iran plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz before nuclear talks

Iran says it has proposed a pathway to de-escalate tensions, including reopening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US blockade, while delaying nuclear talks for later discussions. President Donald Trump rejected the offer, saying he cannot accept Iran’s demands. The rejection lands after weeks of energy supply disruptions and renewed pressure in the region.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Strait of Hormuz reopening timeline emerges as Iran details shipping plans

Strait of Hormuz reopening timeline emerges as Iran details shipping plans

Iran has reportedly kept most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz halted for over two months, allowing only its own vessels to move. The U.S. then imposed its own blockade of ships from Iranian ports last month. Now Iran officials claim plans for reopening the corridor, raising questions over timing, conditions, and whether trade routes will normalize.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Pentagon estimates US blockade cost Iran nearly 4.8 billion in lost oil revenue report

Pentagon estimates US blockade cost Iran nearly 4.8 billion in lost oil revenue report

The Pentagon says a US blockade in the Gulf of Oman and nearby shipping routes has cut into Iran’s oil income, costing nearly $4.8 billion in revenue, according to estimates shared by Axios. US officials argue the move is meant to sustain economic pressure on Tehran, and will remain in place until navigation terms revert to those before February 27.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026

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Iran vows to defend nuclear and missile arsenal as US squeezes oil exports

Iran vows to defend nuclear and missile arsenal as US squeezes oil exports

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to protect the country’s nuclear and missile programmes, framing U.S. pressure as part of a wider attempt to curb Iran amid an uneasy ceasefire. As a U.S. blockade tightens the squeeze on Iranian oil exports, Tehran keeps the Strait of Hormuz shut, heightening fears of escalation in the Persian Gulf.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 1 May 2026
Iran’s economy is breaking under strikes and blockade while leaders bet on Trump blinking first

Iran’s economy is breaking under strikes and blockade while leaders bet on Trump blinking first

Iran’s economy is being hammered by U.S. and Israeli strikes that shut factories, trigger job losses, and drive up prices for essentials. A U.S. blockade is also restricting imports and squeezing oil exports. In response, Iran is threatening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial energy chokepoint—testing how far self-reliance can stretch as the economic pain worsens.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Iran tankers go dark to slip past US blockade and move millions in crude

Iran tankers go dark to slip past US blockade and move millions in crude

At least two Iranian crude tankers, Hero II and Hedy, have reportedly bypassed the Persian Gulf blockade and reached the Arabian Sea. Despite US restrictions, shipping data suggests a wider fleet has moved roughly 9 million barrels. Many Iran-linked vessels continue to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, often “going dark” by switching off tracking systems to avoid detection.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Iran Ships 10.7 Million Barrels Through Strait Despite US Blockade as Vortexa Tracks Tankers

Iran Ships 10.7 Million Barrels Through Strait Despite US Blockade as Vortexa Tracks Tankers

Iranian crude exports kept moving through the Strait of Hormuz, with about 10.7 million barrels recorded as transiting and leaving the US Navy’s blockaded area between April 13 and April 21, according to Vortexa. The shipments involved six crude carriers, underscoring continued export flows despite US efforts to disrupt them.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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