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Rising Tensions Leave Ships Stranded in Key Oil Passage

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ⁠was closed for a fourth day on Tuesday, choking off a key artery accounting for about 20% of global oil and gas supply. Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, has raised urgent concerns over an increasingly alarming situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where dozens of vessels remain stranded amid escalating conflict involving Iran. He emphasized the need to safeguard global shipping and protect seafarers as the strategic waterway—responsible for roughly 20% of global oil and gas flows—remains closed for a fourth consecutive day.  The closure has disrupted international trade routes and heightened anxiety across the maritime sector. Greek authorities have urged shipowners to exercise maximum caution and avoid high‑risk zones in the wider Persian Gulf region as tensions continue to rise. The prolonged shutdown underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains to geopolitical instability and highlights th...

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The BEST Chicken Marinade

 


This marinade produces juicy, outrageously delicious chicken. It’s perfect for grilling or baking. You can use it with chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or any other cut of chicken. Plus, it works well with veggies, pork, and beef too!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pierce the chicken breasts with a fork all over.
  3. Place the chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over it.
  4. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (4-5 hours is ideal).
  5. Grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked.


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