Monday, 23 June 2025 () After U.S. airstrikes on Iran, some oil tankers did U-turns, paused, or avoided spending even a minute longer than necessary when crossing the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most vital oil flow chokepoint. Iran has hinted that it may block the Strait in retaliation. At least two supertankers made U-turns at the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. strikes, vessel-tracking data monitored by Reuters showed on Monday. Other tankers are waiting outside the Strait before it is absolutely necessary to enter the lane to load oil or LNG. Greece, which…
Multiple explosions rocked Iran’s Bushehr city—home to a key nuclear power plant—after reported Israeli airstrikes. Al Arabiya confirmed the Bushehr International Airport was struck, while images from Fars News show black smoke towering over the city skyline. Tensions remain high following...
Iran’s parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route carrying 20% of global crude. Though the final decision awaits the Supreme National Security Council, the move is seen as..
In a bold and unanimous move, Iran’s Parliament has approved the decision to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz — a key chokepoint for global oil shipments — in response to escalating U.S...
A global wave of condemnation is rising after the U.S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, sparking fears of a wider war. Nations including Pakistan, Iraq, Venezuela, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, and..
U.S. airstrikes on Iranian territory have sharply raised fears of retaliation that could target key oil infrastructure and shipping lanes. The Strait of Hormuz,... OilPrice.com