Iran temporarily shut part of the key Strait of Hormuz as tensions with the US continue to mount. Tuesday’s move is the first time the Middle Eastern waterway has been closed since the 1980s, and came as Iran’s ayatollah issued fresh threats against the United States.

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.

Iranian Admiral Tangsiri says decision rests with Tehran’s leadership, highlights 24-hour intelligence control over strategic waterway

The live-fire naval drills are a signal from Iran of the potential fallout to the world economy if the US goes through with threats to attack it, as tensions mount between the two countries.

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.

Oil prices jumped Monday as the widening war in Iran disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting how important the passageway is to the world’s oil 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,

Oil prices jumped Monday as the widening war in Iran disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting how important the passageway is to the world's oil supply.