The Latest Breaking News from Strait

Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routes

Tankers face growing risks of attacks and intimidation while navigating the Strait of Hormuz after Iran warned regional countries against opening alternative oil-export routes. The latest violence has reduced tanker traffic through the key waterway, while a tanker was struck near Qatar. Shipping groups warn Iranian threats are worsening.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Iran insists it controls Hormuz as rial hits record low and exports dry up

Iran's military insisted it retained full control of Hormuz and the foreign minister said the strait could reopen within seven days if Tehran's conditions were met, after US Treasury Secretary Bessent said Iran had not loaded a single barrel of crude onto tankers in September.

Euronews · Oct 5

Iran Holds Strait of Hormuz Hostage Until Trump Accepts Seven Demands, Warns of 'New Surprises'

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets seven reported conditions, including sanctions relief, released assets and an end to military operations.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

‘Trump Strait’: US President renames Hormuz after rejecting 7-day ceasefire offer

Donald Trump stirred controversy by renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' in response to Iran's rejected offer. Iran’s foreign minister warned that normal maritime traffic could be restored in seven days if the US accedes to certain demands. Trump voiced distrust in that possibility, suggesting a potential military…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Straitcraft: How geography gives Iran leverage and could do the same for India

Since the onset of the US-Iran war over 200 days ago, Iran has been strategically utilizing maritime chokepoints such as Hormuz. This has resulted in a marked decline in oil flows, affecting the global economy and forcing the US to reconsider its stance. Concurrently, India is exploring ways to capitalize…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Pete Hegseth slammed for suggesting Europe should open the Strait of Hormuz, forgets how this mess began: ‘Get in a boat’

Washington's war is now Europe's fight according to the defense secretary.

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

India’s Russian oil imports fall 16.5% in August as Middle East supplies rise

India’s Russian oil imports fell 16.5% month-on-month to about 2.1 million bpd in August, while purchases from Iraq rose sharply and Saudi Arabia increased supplies. The shift comes as Middle Eastern producers use storage and export terminals outside the Strait of Hormuz, while Indian refiners weigh future Russian purchases against…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

The Energy Industry Keeps Taking Hits. Analysts Are Bracing For Higher Costs For Longer.

Damage to Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, a key alternative route for transporting crude oil around the Strait, has raised concerns that fuel markets could face prolonged pressure.

International Business Times · Sep 18

A critical pipeline that helped cushion the Hormuz shock just shut: Here’s what it reveals about corporate energy security

The Strait of Hormuz crisis offers a business playbook for managing energy disruptions and supply-chain risk.

Fortune · Sep 17

Houthi advance boosts Iran’s leverage over the US and Saudi Arabia – but may cost rebel group its legitimacy back in Yemen

It took just a few days for Houthi forces to seize most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the shores of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial Red Sea maritime choke point.

The Conversation · Sep 17