Strait of hormuz
US offers up to $15 million in rewards for information that leads to capture of IRGC-linked vessels
The US Department of State is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information that would lead to the identification of entities involved in oil sales conducted by the IRGC.
Oil’s geopolitical premium vanished in 2025 and may not return - opinion
Tehran defends ship seizure as a legal action, but tensions continue in the Gulf - analysis
Iranian lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz still under review, no decision yet to close it
Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US officials say
The loading of the mines - which have not been deployed in the strait - suggests that Tehran may have been serious about closing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Global energy prices already rising as Iran threatens strategic Strait closure
Iran’s threat to block the strait has already sent shock waves through trade and transport sectors, with broader consequences expected if the regime follows through
India will ensure domestic fuel supply after US and Israel attacks on Iran
India's oil companies have supplies for several weeks and continue to receive energy supplies from several routes. They will take all necessary steps to ensure stability of supplies to their people.
Iran's top security body to decide on Hormuz closure after parliament approval, Press TV reports
The decision to close the strait, through which around 20% of global oil and gas demand flows, is not yet final.
Israel strikes Iranian naval base in Bandar Abbas's strategic southern port
Bandar Abbas is a key strategic point on the Strait of Hormuz, as the largest port in the region. It also serves as the headquarters of Iran's naval forces.
Iran and Israel trade accusations at UN shipping agency over sea lanes
Iran has previously threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to traffic in retaliation for Western pressure.
Two oil tankers collide and catch fire near Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the northwest with the Gulf of Oman to the southeast and the Arabian Sea beyond.
Oil tanker involved in US-Iran dispute boarded by armed guards near Oman, diverted
This incident is located closer to the Strait of Hormuz, between Oman and Iran.
US-led naval group warns ships to avoid Iranian waters to avoid seizure
The warning shows tensions remain high in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran seized tankers in late April and early May.
US sends F-16s to Middle East after F-22s as sign of strength in region - analysis
The planes can fly over the Gulf and make ships feel safe, but it’s unclear what the planes will do if Iran continues to try to hijack ships.
