Three mysterious heat signatures have triggered panic in one of the world’s most critical oil trade routes – Gulf of Oman. Photos claiming to show ships on fire near the Strait of Hormuz have gone ...

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

Iranian lawmaker says Tehran considering closing waterway, described as ‘world’s most important oil transit chokepoint’.

Asked for comment about Iran's preparations, a White House official said: "Thanks to the President’s brilliant execution of ...

Iran last disrupted traffic in the Persian Gulf in April last year when it seized an Israel-linked container ship near the ...

If Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices in the U.S. could surge due to disrupted global oil shipments.

Blocking the waterway in response to US attacks would harm Gulf neighbours, China and Tehran itself, analysts say ...

How choke points of global sea lanes influence trade, power and risk. 01 ... Gulf exporting countries ... Oman’s mediatory efforts are struggling to de-escalate a region teetering on the brink ...

INS Tabar responds to distress call from burning oil tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 carrying 14 Indian crew members, successfully reducing fire intensity through coordinated rescue operation.

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The strait connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It’s only 33 kilometers (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point, but deep enough and wide enough to handle the ...