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

Politics

‘They have screwed each other pretty badly’: tensions emerge in Netanyahu-Trump alliance

Iran could attack US allies in the Gulf and close the strait of Hormuz. But Netanyahu

The Guardian WorldMay 9
Conflicts

Iran calls US ship seizure ‘piracy’: Is it?

Iran responded to the US capture of one of its tankers close to the Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 22
World

Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

Iran took turns at closing and blockading the strait of Hormuz shipping channel. Limiting the number

The Guardian WorldApr 29
Conflicts

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire

strait of Hormuz. After the start of the war on 28 February, Iran largely closed

The Guardian WorldMay 10
Politics

‘You could’ve been the greatest’: Trump faces Israeli anger over Iran deal

Iran once more [closing](/news/liveblog/2026/6/20/iran-war-live-tehran-says-us-must-ensure-israel-ends-attacks-on-lebanon) the Strait of Hormuz, the economic gateway where closure previously

Al Jazeera English11h ago
Business

'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war

Iran and the US means the strait remains closed to most traffic. - [Why the Strait of Hormuz

BBC NewsApr 27
Conflicts

U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, The entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground," during a pro-government gathering at Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, square in Tehran, Iran

NPR Topics: NewsMay 5
Politics

US warns shippers against paying Strait of Hormuz tolls, ‘donations’

Iran’s influence over, and ability to effectively close, the Strait of Hormuz emerged as a key point

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 1
Conflicts

Middle East crisis live: Conflict continues in Lebanon despite Trump hailing Israeli-Hezbollah de-escalation

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) threatened to open “new fronts” and keep the strait of Hormuz closed

The Guardian WorldJun 2
Conflicts

Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC) says the Strait of Hormuz is closed

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 18
Politics

Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says

Strait of Hormuz](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno), which has been effectively closed by Iran. About 20% of the world

BBC NewsMay 7
Business

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire. But on Saturday, Iran said it was closing

BBC NewsApr 20
Politics

US-Iran ceasefire deal announced, Trump says Strait of Hormuz reopening

Iran and the US. Trump said the deal will allow for toll-free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 14
Politics

Rubio says 'solid' Iran deal may come on Monday

close. It reportedly involves a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a plan for further negotiations over Iran

BBC NewsMay 25
Politics

Another day, another pivot as Trump flails in an Iran trap of his own making

Iran is unlikely to collapse or surrender the right to enrich uranium no matter how many bombs are dropped on it, Tehran has shown its capacity to close the strait of Hormuz

The Guardian WorldMay 6
Conflicts

Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done

Iran's control of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. On Wednesday more details emerged about what transpired behind closed

BBC NewsApr 15
Conflicts

Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure and talks in doubt as Iran threatens to ‘retaliate’ to US seizure of ship

Iran war and news that the strait of Hormuz was closed again**. In early Asian

The Guardian WorldApr 20
Politics

US, Iran inch closer to deal to end the war: What to know

Iran, and the various other Countries,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He said the proposed agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 24
Politics

Trump claims on Iranian concessions trigger questions, rejections in Tehran

Iran had agreed to stop enriching uranium on its soil. He also said the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/4/18/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-over-us-blockade-of-its-ports) had been opened and would never be closed

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 18
Politics

Push to bring US and Iran together for peace talks as ceasefire deadline looms

strait of Hormuz, the key waterway which was closed to shipping by Iran in the early

The Guardian WorldApr 21
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