Shipping groups avoid the Strait of Hormuz to reduce exposure after U.S. strikes on Iran
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The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, is recognized as one of the world's most important oil chokepoints.
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Iran’s parliament approves blocking Strait of Hormuz. Its closure will alienate Tehran further
The Straits are the only sea route from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, and about 20% of the world's oil transits the waterway.
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No matter what Trump says, the US has gone to war – and there will be profound and lasting consequences | Simon Tisdall
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Trump has fallen slap bang into the trap laid for him by Netanyahu. His reckless gamble makes a nuclear weapon for Iran more, not less, likely
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Tehran accuses Israel of seeking to expand conflict after attack on gas facility
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Dragging conflict into the Gulf is a strategic mistake, says Iran’s foreign minister after drone strike on coastal facility
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Trump once condemned Qatar. How things have changed | Mohamad Bazzi
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The country’s charm offensive and global mediator role – as well as a $400m plane – reveal a complicated relationship
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Trump says he’ll decide on name of ‘Persian Gulf’ on Middle East visit
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US president says he will announce decision on waterway during trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.
Trump plans to announce US will call Persian Gulf ‘Arabian Gulf’, officials say
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Iranian leaders are already pushing back, saying renaming the gulf would be ‘indicative of hostile intent toward Iran’
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Offshore worker Robbie Robson was bludgeoned to death on an oil rig. Was it a random attack or does the industry have questions to answer?
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When the contractor started a two-month job in the Persian Gulf, he said it was his final lengthy posting. Six weeks later, he was dead, and a co-worker charged with his murder. Now his partner is st…
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