A Newsweek map shows the Strait of Hormuz—just 21 miles at its narrowest point—which Iran has threatened to blockade if U.S. forces intervene in its ongoing conflict with Israel.

India is preparing to source crude oil from outside the Persian Gulf and cut its own refined-product exports should the Strait of Hormuz be blocked to ship traffic, Oil Minister Hardeep Puri said.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A collision between two oil tankers just east of the world’s most critical oil choke point, the Strait of Hormuz, could bring about a potential environmental ...

Greenpeace said it had reviewed satellite imagery that showed a plume of oil stretching up to about 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres) from the crash site. The 23-year-old tanker ADALYNN belonged to a ...

“Tehran cannot close Hormuz without crippling itself: the new Jask outlet east of the strait has loaded under 300,000 bpd and ran for only a month last year, while almost all of Iran’s 1.7-1.8 ...

DUBAI, June 18 (Reuters) - The UAE's energy ministry said a collision between two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz was likely caused by a navigational misjudgement by one of the vessels. In a ...

Greenpeace has warned of a “potential environmental disaster” after two oil tankers collided near the Strait of Hormuz By GABE LEVIN Associated Press June 19, 2025, 4:18 AM 1:14 ...

Greenpeace has warned of a “potential environmental disaster” after two oil tankers collided near the Strait of Hormuz. Giant tankers ADALYNN and Front Eagle, crashed and caught fire in the ...