A Russian oil tanker is being closely tracked to see if it will challenge the Trump administration’s blockade on Cuba.

Millions have been plunged into darkness in Cuba as the US’s total blockade has meant no fuel shipments in three months.

Since January 2026, U.S. tariffs have effectively blocked oil sales to Cuba.

In recent days, as the energy crisis has worsened, the Cuban government has called for dialogue with the U.S. government. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Monday denounced the "cruel aggression" of ...

President Donald Trump has said the possibility of a Strait of Hormuz blockade was not fully considered ahead of the missile strikes against Iran.

The U.S. is urging allies and global powers to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks created a blockade, disrupting vital oil shipments and driving up energy costs worldwide.