Iran, Strait of Hormuz
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Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first purported statement since becoming supreme leader, though he has still not appeared publicly since his appointment. Follow live updates.
The two countries held second round of indirect talks in Switzerland's Geneva, which he described as "more constructive" than the previous round earlier this month.
Mine fears and Iran war disruptions have stalled tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, rattling oil markets and energy supply.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Attacks on commercial ships in the Persian Gulf continued on Wednesday, as global energy concerns mounted and the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway for oil shipping, remained effectively closed. The attacks came as the ...
The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes.
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 supply.
Iran continues to launch missile and drone strikes across several Middle East countries as Trump warns over the Strait of Hormuz oil threats and orders an investigation into an alleged California drone plot.