The Iran war is renewing concerns about the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. A prolonged closure could sharply drive up oil prices, experts said.

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 Middle East conflict has stoked fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors.

Attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, and Iranian missile and drone attacks on neighboring countries, have disrupted oil and gas supplies to the rest of the world — and dealt an energy price

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.

Amid the war in the Middle East, Iran has been targeting key energy infrastructure across the region. Tehran is also threatening energy exporters, warning that tankers entering the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow,