Strait of Hormuz

04.16.2026, 21:00

Naval Blockades Have Won Wars but Sometimes at Great Cost

From ancient Greece to the Cold War, belligerents have fought for control over shipping

By James T. Areddy and Alistair MacDonald, The Wall Street Journal

Naval Blockades Have Won Wars but Sometimes at Great Cost

04.15.2026, 23:30

Trump Aims to Force a Quick Iran Deal With a Slow Squeeze

After president said other countries will join the military effort, none have. The White House says the operation is unfolding ‘perfectly'

By Robbie Gramer, Vera Bergengruen & Meredith McGraw, The Wall Street Journal

Trump Aims to Force a Quick Iran Deal With a Slow Squeeze

04.15.2026, 18:35

Eurogroup President Pierrakakis’ Interview to CNBC (Vid)

Greek FinMin Kyriakos Pierrakakis to CNBC refers to acute energy crisis, possible disruptions; says Europe now better prepared

04.15.2026, 12:00

Pierrakakis Stresses that Hormuz Closure Could Trigger Major Energy Crisis

Greek Economy Minister warns prolonged disruption in a key global oil route could surpass past energy crises, as Europe prepares targeted support measures amid rising inflation and slowing growth

04.14.2026, 22:30

Europe Drafts Postwar Plan to Free Up Hormuz Without U.S.

U.K. and French plan aims to give shipping companies confidence to use the strait after the fighting ends

By Max Colchester, Noemie Bisserbe & Bertrand Benoit, The Wall Street Journal

Europe Drafts Postwar Plan to Free Up Hormuz Without U.S.

04.14.2026, 20:45

Netanyahu’s Iran War: Military Firepower Without Political Payoff

Six weeks into the war against Iran, Netanyahu’s vision to land a decisive blow, has not yet materialized. Israel's military has hit hard, but its adversaries remain standing

04.14.2026, 15:48

EU Mulls Maritime ‘Defensive Mission’ to Secure Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran may be preparing for a new round of negotiations this week aimed at de-escalating the conflict.

04.14.2026, 09:23

Saudi Arabia Is Pressing U.S. to Drop Its Hormuz Blockade

Gulf energy exporters worry Iran could escalate and close the Bab al-Mandeb, the main exit route for bottlenecked Persian Gulf oil

By Summer Said and Jared Malsin, The Wall Street Journal

Saudi Arabia Is Pressing U.S. to Drop Its Hormuz Blockade

04.13.2026, 20:49

What to Know About the Blockade and How It Could Work

Mediators are struggling to solidify a fragile agreement with a lot of moving parts

By Michael Amon, David S. Cloud and Lisa Donovan, The Wall Street Journal

What to Know About the Blockade and How It Could Work

04.13.2026, 20:23

NATO Allies Refuse to Join Trump Iran Blockade Plan

European NATO members, including the UK and France, say they will not take part in a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ordered by Donald Trump, instead pushing for a multinational mission to restore navigation once hostilities end

04.13.2026, 16:30

Iran Says it is in Contact with India over Hormuz Shipping

Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali says Tehran is in “good contact” with New Delhi over Indian vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route disrupted by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran

04.13.2026, 15:26

US Military to Enforce Blockade in Gulf of Oman

The U.S. Central Command has notified seafarers of a blockade covering the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, warning that all vessels entering the zone without authorization risk interception as tensions rise in the Iran conflict

04.13.2026, 14:30

UK Rejects Hormuz Blockade Amid Iran War Tensions

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will not be drawn into the Iran conflict and opposes any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing efforts to fully reopen the critical global shipping route

04.13.2026, 12:00

Oil Surges Above $100 as US Plans Iran Blockade

Oil prices jumped more than 7% after the US announced plans to block shipping linked to Iran through the Strait of Hormuz, reviving supply fears and pushing crude back above $100 a barrel amid failed peace talks

04.12.2026, 14:00

The Ships Sailing Through Iran’s Controlled ‘Tollbooth’

More than a hundred crossings of the Strait of Hormuz have been recorded through this route over the past month

By Emma Brown, Costas Paris & Jason French, The Wall Street Journal

The Ships Sailing Through Iran’s Controlled ‘Tollbooth’

04.12.2026, 11:05

Vance Says U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Break Down Over Nuclear Issue

Vice president says marathon talks ended without a deal after Tehran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon

04.11.2026, 00:01

Iran Has Strong Cards Going Into U.S. Talks but Risks Overplaying Its Hand

Tehran has time on its side as the energy crisis puts pressure on President Trump to compromise

By Yaroslav Trofimov, The Wall Street Journal

Iran Has Strong Cards Going Into U.S. Talks but Risks Overplaying Its Hand

04.10.2026, 15:00

FT: EU Airports Face Jet Fuel Crisis if Hormuz Stays Shut

According to the Financial Times, Europe's airport industry has sounded the alarm over impending jet fuel shortages. ACI has warned EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas that systemic supply failures could hit within 3 weeks unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens.