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What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so significant?
While there have been no major disruptions to the global oil supply so far, the attacks on Iran — by Israel and then the US — ...
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 ...
Vessels near Strait of Hormuz transmit unusual messages to prevent attacks
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz have been broadcasting unusual messages concerning nationality in a bid to avoid being ...
Trump energy chief dismisses concerns on Strait of Hormuz: 'Iran would harm itself'
Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses President Trump's directive to 'drill, baby, drill' as Iran threatens to blockade the ...
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.
ECB Alert to Inflation Threat From Strait of Hormuz, Lagarde Says
A reduction in the flow of oil and gas through the strait could push a range of prices higher, a threat that policymakers are ...
Strait of Hormuz disruption: More bark than bite for US energy, expert claims
Energy expert Gabriella Hoffman argues Iran's retaliatory actions to U.S. strikes will backfire against its allies and ...
Strait of Hormuz situation to not affect India's oil supply, will ensure stability of fuel supplies: Hardeep Singh Puri
Petroleum minister's statement comes at a crucial time when oil markets are expected to open sharply higher after US' ...