Iran's top security body must make the final decision on whether to close the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian TV said on Sunday, ...

As U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drive fears of retaliation, it remains to be seen whether Iran will try to ...

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

While it appears as though a temporary ceasefire may be on the horizon, the war between Israel and Iran is likely to linger ...

When Iran targeted ships in the Strait of Hormuz in the 1980s, the U.S. Navy escorted ships through the strait. This June, even without a formal closure, some oil tankers and supertankers — which can ...

The Strait of Hormuz is between Oman and Iran, which boasts a fleet of fast-attack boats and thousands of naval mines as well ...

Despite fears about how oil shipments could be affected if Iran targets tanker traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz, ...

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran will significantly affect oil production and cause an “oil shock” in the region, ...

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, so any disruption would hit the energy markets hard.

Oil prices eased off a 5-month high as expectations Iran won't close the Strait of Hormuz for now. But this may still change, ...

The Iranian parliament backed a move to close a major oil and gas route, after American airstrikes on its nuclear sites.

Around 84% of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South ...