Geography ❯ Regions ❯ Middle East

Persian Gulf

Strait of Hormuz Hormuz Strait Arabian Gulf Gulf of Oman Tehran Naval Areas Major Cities Strategic Importance Countries Involved Travel Restrictions

Iran Formalizes Hormuz Tolls as US Diverts Shipping to Omani Corridor

The standoff tests UN sea rules on free passage through critical straits.

U.S. Disables Two More Iranian-Flagged Tankers in Gulf of Oman Blockade

Third Japan-Linked Tanker Clears Hormuz as Reports Detail Iranian Fee Demands

MSC Cancels 2026–27 Gulf Season for World Europa, Redirects Ship to Caribbean

Hapag-Lloyd’s Source Blessing Struck Near Hormuz, Fire Extinguished, Crew Safe

Oil Surge Slams Asian Stocks as DAX Set to Open Sharply Lower

Iran’s IRGC Navy Fires Ballistic and Cruise Missiles in Gulf Drill, Warns Off U.S. Warships

Iran Summons Russian Envoy Over Disputed Islands