Why Strait of Hormuz Is Vital, and Risky, for Shipping
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, is rarely far from the center of global tensions. A ...
The Ocean’s Green Glow Is a Warning Sign
In the vibrant yet fragile waters of the Gulf of Oman, spectacular phytoplankton blooms – visible even from space – unfold in ...
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Oil, Defense and Sanctions: Why the Strait of Hormuz Is So Volatile
As tensions between the U.S. and Iran rise, a series of incidents has put a strategic maritime waterway back into the spotlight: The Strait of Hormuz. WSJ’s John Simons explains. Photo ...
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Iran launches missiles at mock-up US aircraft carrier in strategic Strait of Hormuz
Iran has launched missiles at a mock-up US aircraft carrier in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Talking to media, Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander Major General Hossein Salami said the drills are ...
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Iran is not going to close Strait of Hormuz in response to EU sanctions — ISNA news agency
MOSCOW, January 23. /TASS/. Iran’s Majlis (parliament) is not considering the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the potential decision of the European Parliament to add the Islamic ...