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What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so significant?
While there have been no major disruptions to the global oil supply so far, the attacks on Iran — by Israel and then the US — ...
China Warns on Strait of Hormuz Closure, Calls for De-escalation
China called for stability for shipping routes in the Middle East after Iran said Sunday its parliament voted to close the ...
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?
The Iranian parliament on Sunday approved closure of the Strait of Hormuz, though the final decision will be made by Iran’s ...
Strait of Hormuz: Iran may shut down strait, US urges China to dissuade Tehran; why it matters
Strait of Hormuz to be closed? The US has reached out to China to dissuade Iran to not shut the strait, calling it "economic ...
Beijing tells China ships in Strait of Hormuz to phone home, flags ‘shipping safety’
Iran has control over the shipping chokepoint that handles much of China’s imported oil, and Beijing will get daily updates ...
Which Asian countries could be hurt by Strait of Hormuz closure? Is India on the list?
India, China, South Korea and Japan could be among the Asian countries facing pain at the pump if Iran decides to close the ...
Strait of Hormuz disruption: More bark than bite for US energy, expert claims
Energy expert Gabriella Hoffman argues Iran's retaliatory actions to U.S. strikes will backfire against its allies and ...
Timelapse Shows Global Ship Traffic in Hormuz Strait Under Iran Threat
The Strait of Hormuz matters enormously because it channels roughly one‑fifth to one‑quarter of the world's oil supply, ...