Keywords: Strait of Hormuz


Hundreds of ships stranded near Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions

Shipping data shows that at least 150 tankers, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas vessels, have been forced to anchor in open waters near the Strait of Hormuz. Dozens more remain stationary on the opposite side of the strategic chokepoint. The maritime congestion follows recent airstrikes......

Oil tanker hit off Oman coast as drone strikes escalate regional tensions

A commercial oil tanker sailing under the Palau flag was struck off the coast of Oman on Sunday, leaving four crew members injured, according to the country’s maritime security authorities. The incident occurred shortly after drone strikes targeted the commercial port of Duqm, marking a significant......

Rising Middle East tensions raise concerns over global oil supply

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are fueling concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supplies, with analysts warning that crude prices could surge to levels not seen in years if the conflict intensifies. Iran plays a central role in the global energy landscape. The country ranks among......

Gulf states raise oil output as Iran tensions escalate

Major Gulf producers increased oil exports ahead of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, seeking to stabilize global markets in case of supply disruptions. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) released additional volumes of Murban crude for April delivery, which lowered the grade’s spot premiums......

European gas prices jump as us-iran standoff threatens lng chokepoint

European gas prices have surged as rising tensions between the United States and Iran revive fears of supply interruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for liquefied natural gas shipments from the Gulf. The Dutch TTF benchmark, Europe’s main gas price reference, climbed back above......

European stocks slip as oil surges on US Iran tensions

European equities edged lower on Thursday after reaching record highs a day earlier, as investors weighed a sharp rise in oil prices against escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. The pan European Stoxx Europe 600 index fell 0.1 percent in early trading,......

Oil prices rise on US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman but head for weekly decline

Oil prices edged higher on Friday as critical nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran kicked off in Oman, though benchmarks remained on track for their first weekly drop in six weeks. Markets cautiously shed weeks of built-up geopolitical risk premiums amid escalating tensions between......

Iran deploys 1,000 combat drones amid US naval buildup in Middle East

Iran's military chief vowed a crushing retaliation against any aggression Thursday, as a formidable US naval presence positioned itself in the Middle East. Tehran announced the integration of 1,000 strategic drones into its combat units across all army branches, alongside planned live-fire naval......

Iran claims full control of Strait of Hormuz as US armada nears

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared on Tuesday it holds "total control" over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The statement came amid stern warnings to neighboring countries as US military forces mass in the Middle East and President Donald Trump threatens action. Mohammad......