The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could try to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most ...

Naval forces in the Middle East warned that ships, especially U.S.-linked ones, could be at heightened risk after the U.S.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's ...

Oil prices eased off a 5-month high as expectations Iran won't close the Strait of Hormuz for now. But this may still change, ...

As U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drive fears of retaliation, it remains to be seen whether Iran will try to ...

The Strait of Hormuz matters enormously because it channels roughly one‑fifth to one‑quarter of the world's oil supply, ...

Britain cautioned Iran Monday that attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz or to strike at American military facilities in the ...

A notable event occurred between early Sunday and early Monday, when at least six vessels diverted their courses.

From the perspective of the global oil economy, there are few places as strategically important as the Strait of Hormuz.

China called for stability for shipping routes in the Middle East after Iran said Sunday its parliament voted to close the ...

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, so any disruption would hit the energy markets hard.

Tehran can cause the price of oil to spike, but it will hurt itself more.