The Strait of Hormuz’s width and depth allow it to handle the world’s largest crude oil tankers, and very few alternatives exist if it is closed, according to the U.S. Energy Information ...

Iranian lawmaker Esmail Kosari revealed that the possibility of closing the critical Strait of Hormuz is still under review, ...

The Strait of Hormuz may look very different from the Dardanelles on a map, but from a strategic and operational standpoint, they rhyme in ways that demand attention.

The Iranian Parliament approves a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US airstrikes. Potential economic impact on global market.

The stretch of water borders the coastline of several Middle East countries, including Iran, and is vital for the global oil trade.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard/AP What To Know Since 2019, Iran has repeatedly used the Strait of Hormuz to apply pressure. In June 2019, it was accused of attacking two oil tankers with limpet mines.

The Iranian Parliament approves a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US airstrikes. Potential economic impact on global market.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday urged China to intervene to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important shipping routes for the world. In an intervie… ...

The Iranian Parliament approves a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US airstrikes. Potential economic impact on global market.

The Iranian Parliament on Sunday approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz after the United States bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. The strait, located between Iran and Oma… ...