The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian parliament has approved the closure of key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz, in a move that could further escalate the Israel/Iran war.

“They can strike U.S. embassies and bases, attack oil facilities in the Persian Gulf, mine the Strait of Hormuz, or rain missiles on Israel—but the regime may not survive the blowback.”

Tensions between Israel and Iran have raised fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and LNG. Experts warn that even the threat of closure could rattle markets and push energy prices sharply higher.

Iranian lawmaker says Tehran considering closing waterway, described as ‘world’s most important oil transit chokepoint’.

An Iranian lawmaker said closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint in the global energy trade, was under serious consideration.

Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, but what would that mean for Europe and what is at stake if it happens?

Israel’s strike on Iran, and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation fuel fears of Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions.

The underlying fear is not only a reduction in Iranian oil supply but also a broader disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important passage point for crude oil transportation, which connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf and is a vital shipping route for Middle…

As Tehran seizes a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, Israelis are tense, waiting for next step