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It appears that Iran was not very close to trying to block shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. That’s what Edward L. Morse ...

The Strait of Hormuz is not just a waterway; it is the artery of global energy. Any blockade would trigger a chain reaction ...

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After Iran’s Parliament voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, Beijing’s foreign-affairs spokesperson stressed—in what looked ...

Prior to the war with Israel, Iran’s uranium enrichment progressed slowly and discreetly. In the wake of the Israeli strikes, ...

In the event, Monday proved a turning point. Tehran didn’t close the strait. Instead, it fired missiles on a nearly empty ...

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Asia's dependence on Middle East oil and gas — and its slow shift to clean energy — leave it vulnerable to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global oil chokepoint facing historical disputes, geopolitical tensions, and strategic challenges. Learn about its importance, conflicts, and emerging alternative ...