All news on the topic: Strait of Hormuz

The energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has been a serious challenge for the transition to renewable energy sources.

The US military has disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that it accused of violating an American blockade by "attempting to transport oil from Iran".

For three months, the Strait of Hormuz has remained closed. Iran shut the narrow passage between its coastline and Oman after the outbreak of war with Israel and the United States on 28 February

Donald Trump announced that he has postponed previously planned military strikes against Iran thanks to “progress” in conflict settlement negotiations.

The US military has carried out strikes on Iran, targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city.

The US has launched 'self-defensive' strikes on missile sites and boats attempting to lay mines in southern Iran, according to the US military.

The US President also described Donald Trump Junior as a "very good person I've known for a long time" ahead of the celebration this weekend.

The EU widened its sanctions regime against Iran to target individuals and entities involved in Tehran's actions disrupting navigation in the Middle East.

Defence secretary also asks if billionaire's company may have benefited from Iran war, which Reform leader initially supported.

Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine could receive a £1bn boost after Sir Keir Starmer eased sanctions on Russian oil, experts have said.

Surging demand, low reserves and reduced Middle East exports predicted to cause global crunch by August.

Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad.

The war in the Middle East is keeping energy prices higher for longer than expected, European Central Bank Governing Council member Mārtiņš Kazāks said, signaling that interest-rate hikes are likely.

The EasyJet CEO has assured customers they can "book with confidence" despite revealing the firm's finances will be hit due to war in the Middle East, which is driving up fuel costs and creating "near-term uncertainty".

A Bel Air home on the market as the US's most expensive residential property listing is reportedly the West Coast base of a Qatari billionaire and former prime minister.

Defence companies and marine contractors are preparing to deploy uncrewed mine-clearing systems in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

Rachel Reeves will unveil a cost-of-living package next week – after indicating she might abandon a fuel duty increase later this year.

Global stocks and bonds were sold off on Friday as concerns over a lasting inflationary impact from the Middle East conflict led traders to anticipate higher US interest rates.

Xi Jinping has issued a stark warning to Donald Trump about the potential dangers of war between the two superpowers.

Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping – and is bringing tech CEOs, including Elon Musk, along for the ride.

On May 1, the United Arab Emirates formally exited OPEC without prior notice to its partners, a move widely seen as the culmination of years of friction with Saudi Arabia over production quotas and regional policy.

Three tankers carrying crude exited the Strait of Hormuz last week and on Sunday with trackers switched off to avoid Iranian attacks, shipping data from Kpler and LSEG showed on Monday, underscoring a rising trend to sustain Middle East oil exports.

The US leader begins talks with a superpower rival from a vulnerable position but aims for economic gains amid a turbulent backdrop.