Strait of Hormuz – War Watch

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What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is It Important?

ByHelene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and John Ismay June 23, 2025June 25, 2025

Iranian officials have threatened to mine the waterway, which is a key shipping route for oil and gas.

International Trade and World Market | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Strait of Hormuz | United States

Oil Markets on Edge After American Bombing of Iran

ByKeith Bradsher June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Fighting has the potential to disrupt oil markets, but a move by Iran to cut off supply would chiefly hurt China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.

International Trade and World Market | Iran | Iran-Israel Proxy Conflict | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khamenei, Ali | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) | Production | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | War and Armed Conflicts

Oil Prices Climb as Trump Calls for Iran’s ‘Surrender’

ByRebecca F. Elliott June 17, 2025

They rose more than 4 percent as traders wondered if the United States would take a more active role in the conflict between Israel and Iran.