U.S. use of force to reopen the strait would likely be supported by Europe and “even unofficially by China,” he said. “Iran’s navy would probably get destroyed in a matter of hours or days.” Tags: U.S ...

The Energy Information Administration describes the Strait of Hormuz as a “critical oil chokepoint” located between Oman and Iran that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the ...

The Strait of Hormuz’s width and depth allow it to handle the world’s largest crude oil tankers, and very few alternatives exist if it is closed, according to the U.S. Energy Information ...

The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could try to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint. The strait is between Oman and Iran. About 20 ...

The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of crude ...

If Iran blocked the strait, oil prices could shoot as high as $120-$130 per barrel, at least temporarily, said Homayoun Falakshahi, head of crude oil analyst at Kpler, in an online webinar Sunday.