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Strait of Hormuz

Tracked across 957 events · 30555 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Jul 06, 2026

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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz has transitioned from an international waterway to being effectively controlled by Iran, which now dictates terms for passage and seeks to charge fees. This shift has significant implications for global energy markets and regional stability.
Apr 08, 2026 · 11 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping channel for world oil supplies. Its closure by Iran and the demand for tolls have significant negative economic consequences.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil and gas supply, and its restricted flow due to geopolitical tensions directly impacts oil prices and shipping logistics.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical international waterway whose closure by Iran and blockade by the United States has led to acute energy shortages and increased geopolitical tensions.
Apr 16, 2026 · 17 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is the central focus of this event, as Iran's new regulatory body aims to control and potentially charge for transit through this vital global oil and gas shipping route, leading to significant disruptions and increased costs.
May 17, 2026 · 33 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical international waterway whose reopening is a central component of the peace agreement. Its closure by Iran significantly disrupted global oil and gas supplies, and its partial reopening is easing market concerns.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime trading route, has been effectively closed by Iran, causing a significant disruption to global oil and gas supplies and leading to soaring energy prices worldwide.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is the focal point of the conflict, with Iran asserting control and threatening vessels, while the United States and other nations insist on its status as an international waterway. Its disrupted flow significantly impacts global oil and gas supplies.
Jan 07, 2026 · 501 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a vital oil chokepoint that Iran is using as its primary leverage in international negotiations. Its control over the strait is seen by Iran as a 'diamond' for political legitimacy and strategic advantage, impacting global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
Apr 20, 2026 · 11 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping route whose freedom of navigation is a key concern for India and the international community due to its importance for crude oil and liquefied natural gas exports.
Jun 30, 2026 · 20 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global oil and liquefied natural gas supply, currently under Iran's asserted control, with tolls being demanded for passage. Restrictions here are a major concern for oil prices and global energy supply.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping lane through which a significant portion of global oil and natural gas once passed. Iran's suggestion of mining the strait and its claim of control over it have caused significant concern and impacted oil prices.
Apr 09, 2026 · 23 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global oil and liquefied natural gas. Its closure by Iran and the ongoing blockade by the United States have severely impacted the global economy and roiled markets.
Apr 19, 2026 · 21 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, and Iran's threats to restrict traffic through it have caused oil prices to skyrocket and created a global energy crisis.
Apr 20, 2026 · 14 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, and its potential closure by Iran or disruption due to the US-Iran conflict has a direct and significant impact on oil prices and shipping.
Apr 19, 2026 · 29 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical international waterway that has become a flashpoint for military actions and disputes over control between Iran and the United States, significantly impacting global oil and natural gas supplies and shipping confidence.
Apr 20, 2026 · 338 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The resumption of LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, following a ceasefire in West Asia, was the primary reason for India's government to withdraw emergency gas supply curbs.
Jul 05, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical focus of the talks, with Iran seeking international recognition of its control and the ability to levy fees on shipping. Its status directly impacts global oil and liquefied natural gas trade, making it a significant point of contention and market concern.
Mar 09, 2018 · 331 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a vital oil artery whose closure or restricted access by Iran is causing significant concern and driving up oil prices.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for oil and natural gas, and Iran's alleged mining of it has caused significant upward pressure on oil prices.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil and natural gas trade, whose closure by Iran has significantly impacted oil prices and is a major point of dispute in the ceasefire talks.
Apr 09, 2026 · 25 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy shipping route whose uncertain reopening, despite a ceasefire, is the primary reason for Japan's oil reserve release.
Apr 10, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial transit lane for global oil and gas, was a key condition of the ceasefire, directly impacting oil prices and shipping logistics.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, was temporarily reopened under threat but reports suggest it was shut again, causing significant concern for global oil supply and prices. Iran also announced alternative routes due to sea mine risks.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil flow, is central to the ceasefire agreement, with plans to reopen it and allow Iran and Oman to charge transit fees.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
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International
Impact: Iran's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, has led to soaring energy prices and is a central point of contention in the conflict with the United States and Israel.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping lane for oil and natural gas, which was effectively shut down by Iran during the conflict. Its reopening is a key component of the peace agreement, expected to ease global energy supplies and reduce fuel prices. Iran insists on retaining control and charging maritime service fees.
Jun 12, 2026 · 429 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil and gas shipments, is set to reopen toll-free as part of the interim deal, which is expected to ease global energy prices and supply chain disruptions.
Jun 11, 2026 · 372 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical strategic waterway that Iran had blockaded, disrupting global oil and gas supplies. The peace agreement aims to reopen the strait, which is expected to ease energy prices and normalize shipping.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a vital international waterway for global oil and gas shipments. Iran's assertion of control and the ongoing disruptions significantly impact global energy supplies and prices, making it a central point of contention in the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
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