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 Middle East crisis continues to escalate and a decision to close the strait of Hormuz is a dangerous moment.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The Strait of Hormuz also brings 25% of ammonia, 20% of DAP, 10% of MAP and 30% of sulfur global exports. Taylor says an important factor would be the timing.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The number of container vessels slowing down at the Strait of Hormuz is more than three times the normal level, said Ami Daniel, chief executive of artificial intelligence company Windward, amid ...

a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran was gearing up to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Israel's strikes on sites across Iran, according to two U.S. officials. The ...