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Strait of Hormuz

Tracked across 1428 events · 63486 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 24, 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 critical waterway that has been shut for nearly three-and-a-half months due to the escalating conflict between the United States>>> and Iran>>>. Its closure significantly impacts crude oil prices and tightens global energy supplies.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy shipping route whose closure by Iran has prompted Indonesia to seek alternative oil supplies.
Jun 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is the central location of the conflict, with its closure directly threatening global oil and LNG exports and causing significant market disruption.
Jun 10, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint where war has stranded hundreds of ships, effectively closing a vital trade route for Afghanistan>>> and significantly increasing global shipping costs.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz>>> is a strategically vital waterway whose effective closure by Iran>>> has removed over 14 million barrels per day of oil supply, causing the largest oil supply crisis in history and threatening global energy security.
May 21, 2026 · 14 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz>>> is the central location of this event, as its de facto closure and potential mining have significant consequences for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, prompting international efforts to secure it.
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas normally passes. Its effective closure by Iran has caused worldwide energy shocks and is the central point of conflict and sanctions.
May 12, 2026 · 71 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway through which a fifth of global energy supplies normally pass. Its virtual blockage due to the US-Israel war on Iran is the primary cause of the current fuel security risks and rising energy prices.
May 29, 2026 · 10 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz>>> is a critical international waterway through which a significant portion of global oil supplies passes. Its control and accessibility are central to the current geopolitical tensions, with Iran>>> and Oman>>> proposing joint management and the United States>>> vehemently opposing it.
May 27, 2026 · 22 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait is the focal point of the dispute, with Iran asserting control and rejecting foreign interference. Any disruption affects global oil shipments.
Jul 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The strait's closure is the focal point, disrupting global oil supply and shipping.
Jul 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The strait's management is the core issue; its reopening and future fee structure directly affect global energy shipping.
Jun 24, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The Strait of Hormuz is at the center of the dispute, with Iran attempting to control traffic. Any disruption threatens global oil shipments, impacting energy markets and shipping.
Apr 20, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
Impact: The strategic waterway is the focal point of the conflict; Iran's blockade has disrupted global oil supplies and raised prices.
Jul 11, 2026 · 41 articles
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International
Impact: The strait is the central flashpoint, with Iran's bill and closure declaration threatening global oil transit and maritime security, making it a high-risk chokepoint.
Jul 14, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
Impact: The strait is the focal point of the conflict; Iran's closure and U.S. counter-efforts disrupt global oil and gas shipments, causing price spikes and economic uncertainty.
Apr 20, 2026 · 572 articles
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Impact: The strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil and fertilizer shipments; its closure and the proposed fees threaten energy security and raise costs.
Jul 14, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: The strait is the central flashpoint; its closure or disruption threatens global energy supplies. Traffic has plummeted, and both sides claim control.
Jul 13, 2026 · 395 articles
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Impact: The strait is effectively closed by Iran, disrupting about a fifth of global oil trade. Its status is the core of the conflict, with both sides vying for control.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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Impact: The strait is effectively closed, disrupting global oil shipments and driving up energy prices.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 articles
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International
Impact: The strait is the focal point of the conflict; its closure has disrupted about one-fifth of global oil and gas trade, causing energy price spikes and economic uncertainty worldwide.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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International
Impact: Strategic waterway for global oil transit; disruption has caused oil price spikes and economic pressure.
Jul 24, 2026 · 10 articles
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