The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive pressure points in the global economy. Conflict in Iran could put it at ...

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and threatened to set fire to any ships that try to pass through as the widening war in Iran grinds tanker traffic through the crucial waterway to a halt.

The two countries held second round of indirect talks in Switzerland's Geneva, which he described as "more constructive" than ...

Iran closes key Strait of Hormuz shipping route after ayatollah threatens to sink US warships - The strategic waterway has not been shut since the 1980s. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with the ...

Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz has halted shipments, raised oil prices and increased risks of global supply ...

U.S. President Donald Trump, who scrapped an earlier nuclear agreement with Iran during his first term, has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear program.

OPEC members Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq export most of their crude via the strait, mainly to Asia ...

The live-fire naval drills are a signal from Iran of the potential fallout to the world economy if the US goes through with threats to attack it, as tensions mount between the two countries.

Iran conflict halts Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic, risking global oil supply. Here’s why the narrow Gulf passage is vital and how it impacts crude prices.

The widening war in Iran has ground tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a halt and oil prices have soared, highlighting the important role the narrow passageway plays in global energy ...

Oil prices jumped as the widening conflict in Iran disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's a closer look at the vital trade route. (AP Photo) ...

Iran issues new Strait of Hormuz warning as tanker traffic grinds to a halt - An expert has warned that a lengthy closure would push crude oil prices ‘well into triple digits’ ...