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Iran mulls closing the Strait of Hormuz as retaliation

CBS News on MSN · 6h

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 block oil trade via the Strait of Hormuz.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 2h

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The Strait of Hormuz is between Oman and Iran, which boasts a fleet of fast-attack boats and thousands of naval mines as well as missiles that it could use to make the strait impassable, at least for a time.

US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping routes.

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What Is the Strait of Hormuz, and Why Is It Important?

Iranian officials have threatened to mine the waterway, which is a key shipping route for oil and gas. One way that Iran ...

3hon MSN

Middle East ocean freight rates soar on Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz shipping risks

Ocean freight rates for vessels operating in the Mideast are soaring as risks rise around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran ...

4hon MSN

Strait of Hormuz disruption: More bark than bite for US energy, expert claims

Energy expert Gabriella Hoffman argues Iran's retaliatory actions to U.S. strikes will backfire against its allies and ...

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Two Chinese Supertankers Go Off Course Near Hormuz Strait After Navigation Systems Jammed

Two large Chinese-operated crude carriers went off course as they tried to enter the Strait of Hormuz, after their navigation ...

7hon MSN

Tankers reversing course from Strait of Hormuz following U.S. attack on Iran nuclear sites

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

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