But at just 35 miles wide, it did. It’s just the latest evidence of how dependent the global economy is on a handful of choke ...

Countries and companies have been negotiating with the Iranian authorities to secure passage. Some patterns are emerging.

US officials are furiously trying to avert a potential monthslong closure of the Strait of Hormuz, privately acknowledging ...

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March 20 (Reuters) - Insurance giant Chubb said on Friday its maritime insurance facility will now be available to ships ...

By Anna Hirtenstein and Robert Harvey LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell over 1% on Friday as the U.S. outlined ...

The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz into the crosshairs of yet another geopolitical conflict.

Iran has scared off most ships from the Strait of Hormuz, leaving some ships to pass through, while most continued to wait ...

Former CENTCOM Deputy Commander Vice Adm. Mark Fox details the deployment of A-10 Warthogs and Apache helicopters to secure ...

About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran.

President Trump lashed out again at NATO on Friday, calling the alliance “A PAPER TIGER” and “COWARDS” on social media. “They ...

DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) - Iran is considering a proposal to levy transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of ...