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

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway for seaborne oil that has long been used by Iran as a geopolitical bargaining ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, in what would serve as another act of retaliation after the U.S. launched ...

Iran’s parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping channel through which around 20% of the world’s ...

Rising tensions in the Middle East have reignited fears that Iran could blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route. A closure could send shockwaves through global energy markets, ...

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

What is the Strait of Hormuz? The Strait of Hormuz is a 167-kilometre-long sea passage that connects the Persian Gulf to the ...

In a tense standoff, the world watches as Iran contemplates a move that could send shockwaves through global economies. The ...