Israel’s military strikes against Iran are raising concerns that Tehran could retaliate by closing the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting oil and gas supplies and unleashing a fresh wave ...

Here’s what to know about the Strait of Hormuz, its grave importance, and what stands to happen if the passage is disrupted amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, of which the U.S. is now an ...

The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could try to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint. The strait is between Oman and Iran. About 20 ...

CENTCOM is keeping a heightened posture as the threat from Iran persists despite a ceasefire, General Joseph Votel said.

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz have been broadcasting unusual messages concerning nationality in a bid to avoid being attacked as doubts linger over the ceasefire between Israel and Iran ...

During the 12 days of war between Iran and Israel, many analysts expressed concerns that Iran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that handles 20% of global oil shipments.

Shocks to the Strait of Hormuz are a perennial fear during conflicts that include Iran, and Tehran has often threatened to choke off trade flows by force in the face of threats to its own oil ...

On June 22, shortly after the U.S. bombed three of Iran's key nuclear sites in a bid to cripple Tehran's nuclear program, Iran's parliament reportedly backed a measure to block the strait.

Meanwhile, Iranian politician calls Israel a water thief, rice hoarding scandal highlights corruption, and nuclear ...

DUBAI (Reuters) -Hardline Iranian lawmaker Esmail Kosari said any closure of the Strait of Hormuz was still under review but no decision has yet been made, in comments carried by Iran's state ...