Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Times of India
The Times of India
World
TOI World Desk

Strait of Hormuz choked by war: Shipping plunges 95%, 20,000 seafarers stranded — All you need to know

Iran on Sunday said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to its “enemies”, referring to the United States and Israel amid a 48-hour ultimatum issued by US President Donald Trump to fully reopen the crucial waterway, which carries about 20% of global crude oil supply.

A day earlier, Trump warned that failure to restore full access would invite a fresh wave of attacks, saying the United States would target “various power plants, starting with the biggest one first.”

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.