Egyptian authorities say an oil-drilling ship capsized in the Gulf of Suez, killing at least four crewmen and leaving four ...

An explosion occurred on the Vilamoura tanker, part of Russia's shadow fleet, on June 27 in the engine room. The incident ...

Saudi Arabia is the largest oil exporter that relies on the Strait and accounts for nearly 40% of the oil exports that pass through it. Following Saudi Arabia are Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, ...

In decades past, turmoil in the Middle East would send crude oil prices soaring, pushing up the cost of gasoline for drivers ...

Iran launched missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar on Monday, threatening to stoke a wider conflict in the Middle East, ...

The contained move in oil prices during the Israel-Iran war highlights the increasing efficiency of energy markets and fundamental changes to global crude supply, suggesting that Middle East politics ...

Iran’s leaders can be difficult to read, but closing the Strait will not benefit them, and will likely hurt them in the long run.

The Strait of Hormuz is between Oman and Iran, which boasts a fleet of fast-attack boats and thousands of naval mines as well ...

Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane handling 20% of global petroleum demand, in response to ...

Disruption to the Strait of Hormuz could cause oil prices to soar above $100 per barrel, according to one estimate.

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

Below are details about the strait: The strait lies between Oman and Iran and links the Gulf north of it with the Gulf of ...