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Iran’s closure of Strait of Hormuz

Iran approves closure of Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas route

The Iranian parliament backed a move to close a major oil and gas route, after American airstrikes on its nuclear sites.

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What Is the Strait of Hormuz and What Impact Could It Have on International Trade If Iran Closes It?

Iran controls the Northern side of the Strait of Hormuz, a passage which sees significant global trade pass through daily. If it so wished, Iran could block vessels from journeying through, or disrupt trade by seizing and attacking shipping containers and oil or gas tankers in the area.

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Iran mulls closing the Strait of Hormuz as retaliation: How it could affect global shipping, economy

Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane handling 20% of global petroleum demand, in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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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 ...

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Vessels near Strait of Hormuz transmit unusual messages to prevent attacks

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz have been broadcasting unusual messages concerning nationality in a bid to avoid being ...

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Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the crucial oil passage Iran might block following US strikes

A narrow passage of water called the Strait of Hormuz is the primary route for Middle Eastern countries shipping oil and petroleum products from the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world. Iran has ...

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Strait of Hormuz GPS jamming remains major security issue, tanker CEO says

Iran ceasefire, security issues for shipowners in the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing. A tanker CEO tells CNBC that GPS jamming ...

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Trump energy chief dismisses concerns on Strait of Hormuz: 'Iran would harm itself'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses President Trump's directive to 'drill, baby, drill' as Iran threatens to blockade the ...

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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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Oil prices shed 3% as Iran-Israel ceasefire eases concerns over supply, Strait of Hormuz closure

A successful Iran-Israel ceasefire would abate concerns over Tehran's crude supplies and the stability of oil transport ...

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