Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and threatened to set fire to any ships that try to pass through as the widening war in Iran grinds tanker traffic through the crucial waterway to a halt.

The two countries held second round of indirect talks in Switzerland's Geneva, which he described as "more constructive" than ...

Iran closes key Strait of Hormuz shipping route after ayatollah threatens to sink US warships - The strategic waterway has not been shut since the 1980s. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with the ...

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive pressure points in the global economy. Conflict in Iran could put it at risk indefinitely.

A fifth of global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why its closure is shaking energy and shipping markets.

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

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 Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes.

Iran has threatened to shut down the Strait of Hormuz if the US and Israel launch a war against it. Given a quarter of seaborne oil and a fifth of global LNG shipments pass through this critical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An Iranian military ship takes part in an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran ...

Amid the ongoing Iran war and Tehran’s announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy ...

Iran issues new Strait of Hormuz warning as tanker traffic grinds to a halt - An expert has warned that a lengthy closure would push crude oil prices ‘well into triple digits’ ...