Factbox: Strait of Hormuz - the world"s most important oil artery

MarineTraffic.com Recent tensions between Iran and the US are threatening the safety of the world's ships and movement oil in the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow strait is the most important chokepoint for the world's oil supply. Some.....»»

Two tankers were reportedly attacked in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint,.....»»

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, is rarely far from the center of global tensions. A major shipping route that handles around one-third of the world’s waterborne oil, it’s closely watched for signs of di.....»»

The threat of an escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran puts the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which a fifth of the world’s petroleum supply must move through, back in focus......»»

The threat of an escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran puts the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which a fifth of the world’s petroleum supply must move through, back in focus......»»

The Strait of Hormuz, where the BP-operated oil tanker was "harassed," is touted as the most important global passageway for transporting crude. Want the l.....»»

As fears continue to mount of a military clash between the U.S. and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has swiftly become one of the most dangerous areas worldwide for commercial shipping. Two weeks ago, two tankers were allegedly attacked by .....»»

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order on Thursday prohibiting U.S. air carriers from flying in Iran-controlled airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman due to heightened tensions......»»

The 21-mile waterway marks the entrance to the Persian Gulf. When tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, history says trouble is ahead. The strait--which forms a tiny passage from the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman--i.....»»

The Strait of Hormuz is the world's key oil choke point. Saudi Arabia said two of its oil tankers were attacked while sailing toward the Persia.....»»

The Strait of Hormuz is the world's key oil choke point. Saudi Arabia said two of its oil tankers were attacked while sailing toward the Persia.....»»

Geography could matter for investors around the world if Tehran moves to close or at least hinder the world’s busiest waterway for global oil shipments in retaliation for the U.S. decision to demand that all Iran oil buyers halt purchases by May 1......»»

Geography could matter for investors around the world if Tehran moves to close or at least hinder the world’s busiest waterway for global oil shipments in retaliation for the U.S. decision to demand that all Iran oil buyers halt purchases by May 1......»»

Iran has threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for oil shipments from the Middle East. The warning comes in response to the US, which is trying to cut off Iranian crude exports. Aft.....»»

US Navy Tensions between the US and Iran have long centered on the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world's oil flows. Iran could shut the strait with naval assets, sea m.....»»

Iran's navy has begun a three day war game exercise on Friday in the Persian Gulf, in an expansive area encompassing Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gul.....»»

Iran"s Revolutionary Guard seizes a container ship near Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Israel.....»»

Iran says it can close Hormuz Strait, views Israeli presence in UAE as threat.....»»

Bob McNally, former energy advisor at the White House, warned of Iran's influence over the US through threats to the Hormuz Strait, impacting Biden's future and fuel prices. read more.....»»

US Ship Fires 30 Warning Shots After 13 Iranian IRGC Boats Approach Fleet A rare direct 'live fire' encounter took place Monday in the Strait of Hormuz between Iranian fast-attack boats and US n.....»»