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52 resultsfor “current ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz”

Science

Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa

Strait of Hormuz, which is currently blocked by Iran, have also caused shipping companies to reroute vessels from the Middle East to go around South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. The disruptions have almost

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 12
Business

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

currently a ceasefire, but a stand off between Iran and the US means the strait remains closed to most traffic. - [Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno)

BBC NewsApr 27
Politics

U.S.-Iran peace deal emerging, while war threats still loom

current talks have centered on re-opening the Strait of Hormuz. World oil prices have risen sharply after Iran restricted access to the vital waterway. Shipping disruptions related to container traffic

NPR Topics: NewsMay 25
Conflicts

As US-Iran talks remain ‘stalled’, experts warn of ‘long-term disruptions’

Strait of Hormuz … But even if a truce is maintained, it will take time for energy production and shipping traffic to return to normal levels.” May said he expects Brent oil price to average about

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 28
World

Three reasons ships are not sailing through the Strait of Hormuz yet

current state," Martin Kelly of crisis management firm EOS Risk Group told BBC Verify. Since Iran began effectively blocking the Strait of Hormuz in late February, it has fired on ships attempting to make

BBC News3h ago
Politics

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

traffic through the Strait since the war began - with only a handful of vessels allowed through the Strait, mainly from allies of Tehran. Even though there is currently a ceasefire meant to enable the sides

BBC NewsMay 4
Politics

Gulf states urge UN action to ensure Strait of Hormuz safety

ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls”, and disclose the location of all mines to allow freedom of navigation. Speaking at the UN on Thursday, top diplomats from Qatar, Bahrain

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 7
Conflicts

The Iran war now has a price tag ($25 billion), but still no end date

traffic. This has dramatically pushed up oil prices and causing economic hardship worldwide. Iran cut off the Strait of Hormuz in the early days of the war, relying on small weapons, such as mines

NPR Topics: NewsApr 29
Business

Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year

strait of Hormuz according to the [International Energy Agency](https://www.iea.org/about/oil-security-and-emergency-response/strait-of-hormuz), oil currently being kept off the global market. Normally, it takes anywhere from 30 to 60 days to turn a barrel of crude

The Guardian WorldMay 23
Conflicts

Maths behind Hormuz toll: Is paying Iran for transit cheaper than blockade?

traffic in general has left several countries reeling under a rising cost of living. ![TOPSHOT - A photo illustration taken in Nicosia on May 4, 2026, shows a person in front of a large screen displaying

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 21
World

US-Iran peace deal hinges on shipping, sanctions relief and deferred nuclear talks

Hormuz to commercial shipping from Friday without restriction, with the intention – subject to demining – of traffic reaching pre-war levels within 30 days. But here the interpretation starts. A reference to “the future administration

The Guardian WorldYesterday
Politics

What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

current ceasefire and would again close the strait if it were not lifted. Then there were the questions of mines in the strait. On Truth Social, Trump also said that “Iran, with the help

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 17
World

Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

Hormuz, despite the ongoing blockade of the critical shipping channel. The 142m-long (465 feet) Nord luxury boat, linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, travelled from Dubai to Muscat, Oman over the weekend

BBC NewsApr 28
Politics

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

traffic. Photograph: Reuters Underlining the ongoing tensions over the strait of Hormuz, US forces on Thursday shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones after Tehran attempted to strike commercial ships passing through the waterway

The Guardian WorldJun 12
World

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports. US forces say they will intercept or turn back vessels travelling to or from Iran's coast. Washington says ships coming or going from elsewhere will be allowed

BBC NewsApr 14
Politics

Iran war has cost $25B, Pentagon says. And, SCOTUS strikes blow to Voting Rights Act

Hormuz**, NPR's Greg Myre tells *Up First*. Shipping traffic through the waterway remains at a standstill, and both sides say they are inflicting economic pain. Both sides also believe the other will give

NPR Topics: NewsApr 30
Business

UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond

currently constrained by Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE has been able to sell some of its oil via the Fujairah terminal, which sits on the Gulf of Oman, allowing

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 29
Business

Your next flight could be more expensive as jet fuel costs soar

Traffic of ships through the strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle. That affects jet fuel, one of many products refined from crude oil, in two different ways. [![A pumping jack is visible in silhouette

NPR Topics: NewsApr 16
Politics

Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?

current negotiations as a continuation of the battlefield, and we see nothing other than the battlefield in this,” he said. “If it yields achievements that sustain those of the battlefield, then the negotiation arena

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 20
Business

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed to shipping since the start of March. Airlines are not physically running short of fuel currently, but there have been warnings of potential shortages by the summer

BBC NewsApr 23
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