66 resultsfor “Why did Iran close the strait of Hormuz again”
close the strait if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. Here is what we know: ## In Iran - **Enriched uranium dispute:** Iran’s foreign ministry says its enriched uranium stockpile will not be transferred “anywhere
closed 2.7% higher. Countries in Asia that are heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf have been hit hard by the fallout of the Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz on Iran's southern coast - after the start of the blockade. The cargo ship Ashkan3 and container ship Shabdis both departed from close
Iran warned that, in response to the Israeli attacks after the ceasefire, it would once more close the strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz, where nearly 20% of the global supply of oil and gas normally moves. It's also a key passageway for other goods such as fertilizer, aluminum and helium. Iran closed
Strait of Hormuz - are going to take some negotiating. Trump, as always, is doing his best to sound like he's in control, saying a deal with Iran is "very close
Strait of Hormuz, a key route for jet fuel out of the Gulf, has been effectively closed by Iran
closing off the narrow strait. In addition, Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries' oil and gas refineries have caused further disruption in global supply. As a result, some international experts [say](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/transcripts/fatih-birol-the-iea-is-ready-to-act-with-additional-releases-of-reserves-if-needed/)
closing off the narrow strait. In addition, Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries' oil and gas refineries have caused further disruption in global supply. As a result, some international experts [say](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/transcripts/fatih-birol-the-iea-is-ready-to-act-with-additional-releases-of-reserves-if-needed/)
Hormuz Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative, a defensive mission to restore free passage through the waterway once a lasting ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran is in place. The strait has been closed
Iran](/tag/israel-iran-conflict/). Since early March, the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are shipped during peacetime, has been effectively closed
close the strait. --- ## Will the US agree to this 10-point plan and Iran’s proposals? Since negotiations began between the [Trump administration](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration) and Iran over the status of Tehran’s nuclear
Iran conflict as a “major supply shock”, which the Bank’s monetary policy committee would have to assess carefully. [The IMF has raised the spectre of a potential global recession](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices)
strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, reinforcing hopes for an eventual end to the war in the Middle East and sending oil prices tumbling despite analysts’ warnings that there will
close to over” as Israel and Lebanon [held rare direct talks](/news/2026/4/14/israel-and-lebanon-hold-rare-talks-in-washington-dc-amid-iran-war) in Washington, DC amid continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming
Iran war](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran) continues, with shortages of carbon dioxide potentially hitting supplies of chicken, pork and fizzy drinks. Government ministers are reportedly drawing up contingency plans for a “reasonable worst-case scenario
strait of Hormuz since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began seven weeks ago has disrupted supplies of Middle Eastern crude and gas as well as refined fuels from Gulf refineries, in what the International Energy
Strait of Hormuz, and compensation for wartime damages. Iran’s Foreign Minister spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said Iran is open to discussing the type and level of its uranium enrichment, but his country “based
closing off the narrow strait. In addition, Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries' oil and gas refineries have caused further disruption in global supply. As a result, some international experts [said](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/transcripts/fatih-birol-the-iea-is-ready-to-act-with-additional-releases-of-reserves-if-needed/)
Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli attacks on Iran. But Brussels says to get a deal on electricity, the UK will have to pay into the EU cohesion fund. That