Search Results: Hormuz

03.11.2026, 22:30

Three Ships Hit Near Strait of Hormuz as Iran Tries to Choke Off Oil Traffic

The U.S. has turned down requests to escort ships in the strait. The IEA will launch the largest-ever oil release from emergency stocks

03.11.2026, 13:23

Greek-Owned Ship Among 3 Vessels Hit in Strait of Hormuz

A bulk carrier operated by Greek shipowner Petros Pappas’ Star Bulk Carriers was struck near Dubai Wednesday, one of three vessels hit in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy and shipping corridor.

03.11.2026, 13:00

Iran’s Control of Hormuz Means It’s Exporting More Oil Today Than Before the War

Tehran is letting ships carrying its crude go through the strait, while it scares off others that would dare

By Benoit Faucon and Costa Paris, The Wall Street Journal

Iran’s Control of Hormuz Means It’s Exporting More Oil Today Than Before the War

03.10.2026, 10:30

Netherlands Sends Frigate as Europe Eyes Hormuz Escort Mission

The Netherlands and France are sending warships to protect Cyprus and secure maritime routes as the conflict in the Middle East threatens regional shipping lanes

03.07.2026, 10:00

Iran Warns It Will Target U.S., Israeli Ships in Hormuz, as it Remains Open

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say the Strait of Hormuz will remain open but warn vessels linked to the United States and Israel could be attacked as tensions disrupt shipping through the key oil transit route

03.05.2026, 15:25

Saudi Arabia Starts to Shift Crude Exports to Red Sea as Hormuz Disruption Mounts

The kingdom’s ability to reroute oil flows relies on its East-West pipeline

By Giulia Petroni, The Wall Street Journal

Saudi Arabia Starts to Shift Crude Exports to Red Sea as Hormuz Disruption Mounts

03.04.2026, 23:59

See the Strait of Hormuz Shutting Down

Ship traffic slowed to a halt after the Iran conflict broke out, stalling oil and container ships

By Peter Champelli & Costas Paris, The Wall Street Journal

03.04.2026, 11:00

Hormuz Closed for Fifth Day as 3,200 Ships Stranded and Energy Flows Choked

Short-term LNG freight rates have surged over 20%, and VLGC earnings have climbed sharply amid rising market uncertainty.

By Lampros Karageorgos

Hormuz Closed for Fifth Day as 3,200 Ships Stranded and Energy Flows Choked

03.03.2026, 19:30

Hormuz Tensions Send Shipping Rates Soaring

Freight rates for supertankers and LNG carriers surge as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly halts amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, sending energy markets sharply higher.

03.03.2026, 16:20

Greek Minister Warns of Crisis in Strait of Hormuz

Dozens of ships remain stranded as traffic through the vital oil route stays shut for a fourth day, with Greece urging protection for global shipping and seafarers amid the escalating Iran conflict

02.28.2026, 16:00

Reports: 53 Greek-owned Ships in Persian Gulf, Hormuz Strait

Greece's shipping ministry is on heightened alert and in communication with marine companies; no incident has been reported so far with Greek-owned vessels operating in the wider maritime region

02.18.2026, 16:35

Greek Shipping Ministry Issues Advisory Regarding Strait of Hormuz

Greek-owned vessels advised to exercise maximum caution when sailing through the critical sea lane

02.17.2026, 14:14

Iran Partially Closes Strait of Hormuz During Talks

Tehran announced temporary closures in the vital oil route as indirect nuclear negotiations with Washington began in Geneva amid a U.S. military buildup

02.10.2026, 13:00

US Issues New Guidance for Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz

Amid rising tensions with Iran, U.S. warns commercial vessels to avoid territorial waters and not resist boarding, highlighting ongoing nuclear and regional security concerns