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Visual analysis: GPS interference raises risk of accidents in Strait of Hormuz
Experts including Sal Mercogliano, a maritime historian at Campbell University in North Carolina and a former merchant ...
More than 85% of crude oil flowing out of Persian Gulf travels through Strait of Hormuz
Tensions in West Asia raise concerns over oil markets as Iran-Israel clashes threaten Strait of Hormuz closure.
Oil Could Hit $120 if Strait of Hormuz Flows Are Disrupted, ING Says
Crude futures were lower and ING said the market’s biggest fear is the Strait of Hormuz shutting down, with significant disruption to oil flows sufficient to push prices to $120 a barrel.
UAE coast guard evacuates 24 people from oil tanker crash east of the critical Strait of Hormuz
The Emirati national guard says it has evacuated 24 people from an oil tanker after a collision between two ships just east ...
Iran’s steps could include blocking the Strait of Hormuz, quitting a nuclear treaty and launching attacks on Israeli tourists
Iran’s steps could include blocking the Strait of Hormuz, quitting a nuclear treaty and launching attacks on Israeli tourists.
Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters to Energy Markets
Conflict between Israel and Iran has rekindled fears of a disruption to a narrow waterway key to the global economy.
A military intelligence expert’s warning: “If you cut the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s richest neighbors will be pissed off”
Located between Oman and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important access route for oil transportation.