Strait of Hormuz

October 20, 2026 BBBC World

King Charles praises Oman’s “noble efforts” on Strait of Hormuz shipping route

King Charles spoke Arabic as he welcomed the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, at a state banquet in Windsor Castle, the BBC reported. Oman is a key Middle Eastern partner of…

October 7, 2026 RReuters World

Iran says “illegal” routes in Strait of Hormuz will soon be closed

Transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz deemed illegal by Iran will soon be closed, an adviser to the Revolutionary Guards’ Commander told the semi-official Fars News Agency on Wednesday, according to Reuters. He…

September 8, 2026 CNCBS News World

U.S.-Iran war: Oil nears $100 as Strait of Hormuz disruption slows ship traffic

Global oil prices climbed toward $100 a barrel on Tuesday as the ongoing U.S.-Iran war continued to disrupt shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to CBS News. Brent crude rose to about…

September 1, 2026 WPWashington Post World

US strikes IRGC targets in Iran after attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping

The United States has launched fresh strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran following attempted attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Washington Post, the strikes began…