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Strait of Hormuz could be vulnerable to Iran retaliation. Here's what to know about the vital oil trade route.
As U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drive fears of retaliation, it remains to be seen whether Iran will try to ...
Timelapse Shows Global Ship Traffic in Hormuz Strait Under Iran Threat
The Strait of Hormuz matters enormously because it channels roughly one‑fifth to one‑quarter of the world's oil supply, ...
What Is the Strait of Hormuz, and Why Is It Important?
Iranian officials have threatened to mine the waterway, which is a key shipping route for oil and gas. One way that Iran ...
Tankers showing caution around Strait of Hormuz after U.S. attack on Iran nuclear sites
A notable event occurred between early Sunday and early Monday, when at least six vessels diverted their courses.
Ships Go Off Course Near Hormuz Strait After Navigation Systems Jammed
Half a dozen ships have diverted course on the way to the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial waterway connecting the energy-rich ...
Why all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz, a 90-mile strip critical to global oil prices
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, so any disruption would hit the energy markets hard.
US stocks up, oil drops after no casualties from Iran strike. Strait of Hormuz still open
US stock futures inch up, awaiting Iran's response to a US strike. Oil prices off 5-month highs. Eyes are on whether Iran ...
Middle East ocean freight rates soar on Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz shipping risks
Ocean freight rates from Shanghai to the Port of Khor Fakkan on the United Arab Emirates' Indian Ocean coastline are up 76% ...