Strait of Hormuz

Strait Of Hormuz: Iran Loaded Naval Mines After Israeli Strikes, US Fears Strait Blockade

03 Jul 2025

Iran's navy loaded naval mines onto ships in the Persian Gulf last month, which alarmed Washington about a possible Iranian scheme to close the Strait of Hormuz, two US officials privy to classified information said. The exercise, previously unreported, came on the heels of Israel's June 13 missile attacks against...

Ships Signal “Chinese” To Dodge Trouble As Hormuz Tensions Cloud Ceasefire Calm

27 Jun 2025

Ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding seas have started transmitting unusual messages announcing their countries of allegiance in an attempt not to become targets with tensions between Iran and Israel remaining high, Reuters reports, based on maritime analytics firm Windward. The trend is said to have started after...

Oil Prices Crash as Trump-Brokered Israel-Iran Ceasefire Halts Market Surge

26 Jun 2025

After two weeks of rising tensions and surging energy costs, oil prices plunged on Tuesday as Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Iran. The price of Brent crude, a key international benchmark, tumbled below $67 per barrel before rebounding slightly later in the day. Investors welcomed signs of de-escalation, especially...

What Is The Strait of Hormuz Vital & How Its Closure Could Crash the Global Economy? | TDG Explainer

23 Jun 2025

Iran’s parliament has approved a plan to close one of the world’s most important trade routes, the Strait of Hormuz, where more than 20% of global oil passes every day. This decision was made after US President Donald Trump launched airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites, raising fears of...

Strait of Hormuz at Risk as Iran Threatens Closure, Posing Global Economic Threat

23 Jun 2025

The Strait of Hormuz faces a serious threat after Iran’s parliament voted to close it following the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. This narrow waterway, which is located between Iran and the Gulf Arab states, handles about 20% of the world’s oil and gas shipments. Now, Iran’s Supreme National...

Oil Lifeline in Jeopardy: Iran Threatens Hormuz Shutdown After US Airstrikes

23 Jun 2025

Iran's Supreme National Security Council is considering a possible shutdown of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state-controlled Press TV news said Sunday, following a vote by the Iranian parliament to take the action. The move comes following a series of US airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites, including the well-defended Fordow...

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