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What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?
The Iranian parliament on Sunday approved closure of the Strait of Hormuz, though the final decision will be made by Iran’s ...
Oil prices tumble and stock futures rise on Iran and Israel cease-fire news
Oil prices are tumbling after President Donald Trump announced a Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement. Oil prices were already ...
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so significant?
From the perspective of the global oil economy, there are few places as strategically important as the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran
The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the ...
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter if Iran tries to block it?
Naval forces in the Middle East warned that ships, especially U.S.-linked ones, could be at heightened risk after the U.S.
What Is the Strait of Hormuz and What Impact Could It Have on International Trade If Iran Closes It?
Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, in what would serve as another act of retaliation after the U.S. launched ...
US oil production shields economy from Iran's Strait of Hormuz threats
U.S. energy independence helps shield American economy from Iran's threats to block the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of ...
Strait of Hormuz could be vulnerable to Iran retaliation. Here's what to know about the vital oil trade route.
As U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drive fears of retaliation, it remains to be seen whether Iran will try to ...