The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could try to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most ...

U.S. energy independence helps shield American economy from Iran's threats to block the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of ...

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

The Iranian parliament on Sunday approved closure of the Strait of Hormuz, though the final decision will be made by Iran’s ...

From the perspective of the global oil economy, there are few places as strategically important as the Strait of Hormuz.

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 ...

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

A notable event occurred between early Sunday and early Monday, when at least six vessels diverted their courses.

Qatar officials said the airspace would be shut temporarily. Oil majors are pulling staff from Iraq and banks are limiting ...

Iran may close the vital maritime route, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply is shipped every day.

Naval forces in the Middle East warned that ships, especially U.S.-linked ones, could be at heightened risk after the U.S.

Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane handling 20% of global petroleum demand, in response to ...