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

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

Iran has long asserted that it can shut down the Strait of Hormuz. While the strait can't be "closed" in the traditional ...

Iran controls the Northern side of the Strait of Hormuz, a passage which sees significant global trade pass through daily. If ...

The Strait of Hormuz matters enormously because it channels roughly one‑fifth to one‑quarter of the world's oil supply, ...

Iran last disrupted traffic in the Persian Gulf in April last year when it seized an Israel-linked container ship near the ...

Should Iran follow through on its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, it could alienate its neighbors and trade partners.

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

As the U.S. began striking Iran’s nuclear facilities, tanker owners and the oil market are on edge to see if Iran follows ...

The Iranian Parliament on Sunday approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz after the United States bombed three ...

Tehran said it may shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime trade route, in retaliation for recent attacks on its nuclear facilities. How come it has not gone through with the blockade?

The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil supply, yet Iran's threats to close it face significant constraints. The ...