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540 resultsfor “Why is Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz”

Conflicts

How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

closed only to enemy countries, namely the US and Iran. On March 26, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iran’s state TV: “The Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 23
Politics

Complex relationship between Trump and Netanyahu continues to undermine Middle East ceasefire

Iran closed the strait of Hormuz, [the spike in the oil price and the interruption

The Guardian WorldJun 8
Politics

Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Twenty percent of the world’s oil and liquefied

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 16
Politics

Trump to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping during China visit: Officials

Iran closed the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/8/as-us-and-iran-weigh-peace-deal-stranded-seafarers-wait-in-limbo) in response to US-Israeli attacks, restricting passage

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 10
Politics

How long can Iran survive the US’s Hormuz blockade?

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all foreign shipping and has [captured several

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 24
Politics

Why the Iran conflict is becoming a problem for BRICS

Iran closed the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/4/19/what-to-know-about-us-iran-standoff-over-the-strait-of-hormuz) to commercial shipping, global energy prices have surged

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 15
Politics

Trump says Iran agreement ‘largely negotiated’, still awaiting finalisation

Iran effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz. Key [sticking points](/news/2026/5/21/iran-reviews-us-proposal-to-end-war-as-pakistan-steps-up-mediation-efforts) have been the future

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 23
Politics

Trump berated Netanyahu? Analysts question US-Israel feud rumours

Iran close the Strait of Hormuz, has sent gasoline prices soaring in the US and fuelled

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 2
Conflicts

Russian oil exports slump as Ukraine hammers ports and refineries

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping in response to US and Israeli strikes

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 24
Politics

Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the shipment of oil, gas, fertilizer

NPR Topics: NewsMay 19
Politics

US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claims

Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance.](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/5385c656cc5dfc7fe6f79ed146d1f80887b23b1c/20_0_1320_1056/master/1320.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Iran has effectively closed

The Guardian WorldJun 12
Politics

Iran’s Araghchi holds talks with China’s Wang Yi in Beijing

Strait of Hormuz, which is a vital waterway for global energy. Iran closed the strait

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 6
Conflicts

Iran war: What is happening on day 51 of the US-Iran conflict?

Iran conflict? The strategic Strait of Hormuz was [closed again](/news/2026/4/18/iran-reasserts-control-of-hormuz-strait-as-trump-warns-against-blackmail) amid the standoff between

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 19
Politics

Iran’s supreme leader appears more active as talks continue: US’s Rubio

Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, which previously carried about a fifth of global

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 2
Business

Rubio insists US is ‘very fortunate’ as Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50

Iran on 28 February. The [strait of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/strait-of-hormuz), which usually carries a fifth of the world’s oil and liquid gas supplies, has since been all but closed

The Guardian WorldMay 5
Conflicts

Iran war day 104: Iran says it attacks US bases after American strikes

Iran to be hit “hard” and warned the strikes could continue for a second consecutive night if necessary. - **Strait of Hormuz closed

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 11
Conflicts

US, Iran have launched multiple attacks during ceasefire: A timeline

Iran had benefitted from [continuing to export oil](/news/2026/4/24/how-long-can-iran-survive-the-uss-hormuz-blockade), while the Strait of Hormuz was closed

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 27
Politics

Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance

Iran. They pushed to the limit a well-planned strategy of closing the Strait of Hormuz

BBC NewsJun 15
Conflicts

Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized

Iran has largely closed the strait of Hormuz, which previously carried about a quarter of the world

The Guardian WorldMay 14
Business

Is Iran’s oil storage nearly full – and will it have to cut production?

Strait of Hormuz. ![INTERACTIVE - Kharg Island Iran map oil coastline-1775116731](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Kharg-Island-Iran-map-oil-coastline-1775116731.png?quality=80) ## What has the US claimed? The US is eager to curb Iran’s oil revenues, which have risen since Tehran closed

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 29
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