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

Iran’s parliament has approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global trade route, where more than a fifth ...

On one hand, the Islamic Republic will be loath to provoke a full-scale war with the United States, a conflict it cannot hope ...

Crude prices have pared earlier gains as markets wait for Iran's response to US air strikes, with attention focused on risks ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that the strikes had "devastated the Iranian nuclear program", though some officials cautioned that the extent of the damage was unclear.

Analysts say deepened US involvement in the Middle East could make rare earths more precious – and grant China a stronger trade position.

A closure of the Strait of Hormuz could have implications for energy exports across the region. The UAE has proactive ...

Bounded to the north by Iran and to the south by Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the corridor – which is only about ...

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Iran’s army chief has warned that the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites have given Tehran a “free hand” to "act against US ...

The Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of global oil daily, but Iran's threats to close it amid 2025 tensions could push prices to £80 ($100) per barrel. Learn why this waterway is critical and what's at ...

Global markets appeared to take the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran in stride as investors watched Monday to see how Iran will react.