US announces Strait of Hormuz blockade
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The continental collisions that created this narrow Mideast waterway endowed the region with its petrochemical riches—and created a chokepoint that can disrupt the global oil trade.
Bandar Abbas fires rage at Iran's main naval headquarters following possible U.S.-Israeli strikes. President Donald Trump won't rule out sending U.S. troops to Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
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US Navy ships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since war started — as Iran threatens US vessels
US Navy ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the war with Iran, according to a report citing intelligence officials.
How China will likely play a key role in restoring flows to the Strait of Hormuz and potentially avoiding a global economic recession.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the U.S. war with Iran drags on, much of the focus has been on a crucial waterway: the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is a narrow channel that links the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Anadolu via Getty Images - PHOTO: A view of the vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened, seen in Oman, April 08, 2026.