Strait of Hormuz - Tehran Times

2026-03-08 12:18

Goldman Sachs warns oil may surge above $100 if Hormuz flows don’t recover

TEHRAN- Goldman Sachs said oil prices are likely to exceed $100 per barrel next week if no signs of a solution emerge to the severe disruption in flows through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that upside risks to its basecase forecast are rapidly growing further, Reuters reported on Saturday.

2026-03-06 15:06

Hormuz crisis beyond oil: Persian Gulf food security under threat

TEHRAN - Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the war have not only targeted the oil market but, by threatening food imports, have also posed a serious risk to the food security of the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf.

2026/03/04

By Saleh Abidi Maleki

Why Trump’s proposed ship escorts will likely never happen

U.S. President Donald Trump had been talking up the two aircraft carriers he had sent to Iran’s vicinity for days. Back in early February, he claimed he had sent “big, beautiful” equipment to the Persian Gulf specifically to intimidate Tehran and force it to abandon its nuclear and missile programs out of fear of imminent attacks during the new negotiations the two countries had started.

2026-03-04 21:41

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Geopolitics of Hormuz: The energy artery of the world

SOUTH LEBANON—As the United States and Israel wage a wide campaign aimed at toppling Iran’s political order, Tehran has signalled that the battlefield will not remain confined.

2026-03-04 21:34

Iran’s regional war strategy and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz represents the most consequential strategic shift in the modern history of West Asia, not as an impulsive reaction to recent attacks but as the deliberate activation of a doctrine Iran has articulated for decades: that any assault on its sovereignty—especially one launched from the soil of neighboring states—will transform the entire region into a unified theater of conflict.

2026-03-04 21:31

International concern grows as US–Israeli assault on Iran sparks Strait of Hormuz crisis

TEHRAN – International reactions continue to mount following the deepening crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, as governments, energy markets and shipping industries grapple with the fallout from the US–Israeli war on Iran.

2026-03-04 21:30

By Xavier Villar

The Strait of Hormuz and Iranian leverage on energy prices

MADRID – The United States and Israel’s war with Iran has extended into the Strait of Hormuz, transforming a regional military confrontation into a systemic economic rupture.

2026-03-04 20:54

Growing anger in US over Trump's war on Iran

TEHRAN – Anger and anxiety are growing among politicians and the public in the United States over President Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran for the second time in eight months, while the two countries were in the midst of ongoing nuclear negotiations.

2026-03-01 21:56

Strait of Hormuz remains closed; reports suggest three vessels hit for non-compliance

TEHRAN – Iran has managed to impose a full blockade on the Strait of Hormuz since it first announced the closure of the waterway Sunday afternoon.

The moment a target was destroyed by the IRGC Navy during live drills in the Persian Gulf on February 16, 2026, as captured through a binocular camera.

2026-02-16 22:41

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Iran's mission: Diplomats in Geneva, generals in the Strait of Hormuz

IRGC Navy commander tells Tehran Times that some tactics and equipment used in new drill are classified and reserved for critical moments

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has launched the first phase of a large-scale live-fire drill across Iran’s islands in the Persian Gulf as its diplomats prepare for a second round of nuclear negotiations with Washington, while the prospect of a new war with the U.S. requires preparations for a potential closure of the Hormuz Strait.

2025-09-09 15:44

By Mohammad Khatibi

Strait of Hormuz, China’s imperative for deeper engagement in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Beijing’s growing dependence on Persian Gulf oil and its aspiration to play mediator in the West Asia disputes collide in the narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz. As more than 40% of China’s crude shipments flow through this chokepoint, how China maneuvers its ambitions without sparking a direct clash has become a vital barometer of its evolving global role.

2025-07-27 18:02

Discover Qeshm, the largest island of the Persian Gulf

TEHRAN - Qeshm Island, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, is where natural wonders, strategic geography, and ancient culture intersect.

2025-07-22 23:18

By Fatemeh Kavand

Strait of Hormuz and the strategic calculus of Iran's deterrence doctrine

TEHRAN – For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has remained one of the most sensitive geopolitical chokepoints in the world. This narrow waterway, which links the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and extends beyond to international waters, serves not only as a major artery for global energy flows but also as a flashpoint for regional and international security dynamics.

2025-06-17 18:30

Ships collide in Hormuz Strait in shadow of Israel-Iran war

Two oil tankers have collided in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil checkpoint just off the coast of Iran, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-04-26 15:03

At least 28 dead, 750 injured as explosion rocks Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port

TEHRAN - A huge explosion occurred at around 12.30 pm local time on Saturday at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Hormozgan Province, leaving at least 28 dead and 750 injured, according to the provincial judiciary department.

Exquisite atlas showcasing Persian Gulf’s legacy to be unveiled

2025-04-26 13:50

Geographical atlas of Persian Gulf to be unveiled

TEHRAN – In celebration of Persian Gulf National Day, a new geographical atlas dedicated to the strategic body of water and three of its islands (Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb) is set to be unveiled during a special ceremony on April 30.

Iran, unlike Yemen, employs a "missile city" strategy with networks of tunnels, mobile launchers, and hidden sites, making detection and destruction difficult

2025-04-14 21:49

By Ali Heydari

US dead end in West Asia

TEHRAN - A recent Wall Street Journal report on the ineffectiveness of U.S. bunker-busting bombs in destroying an Ansarullah undnderground missile complex raises significant questions about Washington's capability to target deep and hardened underground facilities.

2024-10-21 20:11

By Ehsan Etesam

Closure of Hormuz Strait: potential response to US-Israel attacks

TEHRAN – West Asia, a region perpetually teetering on the edge of conflict, has entered a new phase of heightened tension. The US-Israel axis, with its unwavering support from Western and Eastern allies, is fanning the flames of this escalation, pushing the region closer to a full-blown war.

Hengam Island: a must-visit of the Persian Gulf

2024-07-08 17:38

Total:31