A blockade of the strait, through which one-fifth of global oil consumption passes, would have a catastrophic impact on the world economy. Iran, which depends on its oil revenues, has much to lose, as ...

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

Iran’s parliament voted last Sunday to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical choke point for oil and natural gas located ...

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

The Iranian parliament backed a move to close a major oil and gas route, after American airstrikes on its nuclear sites.

Following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran's parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, threatening ...

Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading ...

The Strait of Hormuz is between Oman and Iran, which boasts a fleet of fast-attack boats and thousands of naval mines as well ...

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

Iran's parliament was reported to have backed a move to close the strait late on Sunday, threatening around a fifth of all ...

India has significantly reduced its reliance on Middle Eastern oil, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles ...

If things were to re-escalate, the Iranian regime could take a worst-case, most damaging counter-measure by blockading the ...