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Strait of Hormuz could be vulnerable to Iran retaliation. Here's what to know about the vital oil trade route.
As U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drive fears of retaliation, it remains to be seen whether Iran will try to ...
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.
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 ...
Trump wants oil producers to pump more crude amid jitters that Iran may close critical shipping lane
Trump urged stepped-up production as the White House sharpened its warnings to Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz, a ...
US stocks up, oil drops after no casualties from Iran strike. Strait of Hormuz still open
US stock futures inch up, awaiting Iran's response to a US strike. Oil prices off 5-month highs. Eyes are on whether Iran ...
Timelapse Shows Global Ship Traffic in Hormuz Strait Under Iran Threat
The Strait of Hormuz matters enormously because it channels roughly one‑fifth to one‑quarter of the world's oil supply, ...
Strait of Hormuz: closing vital oil and gas route would disrupt global supplies. How will Australia be affected?
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have potentially devastating flow-on effects for oil supplies and prices in ...
HSBC, Goldman Sachs see Brent oil hitting $80-110 if Strait of Hormuz blocked
(Reuters) -Brent crude oil prices could hit $110 a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, Goldman Sachs analysts have ...