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Strait of Hormuz
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The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime route for global oil transportation, where geopolitical tensions often arise, particularly involving Iran and the United States.
7:12How the UAE's departure from OPEC could impact oil markets
There seems to be little movement on the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran. There is also almost no…
56:46PBS News Hour full episode, April 24, 2026
Friday on the News Hour, there's renewed hope for a diplomatic end to the Iran war while the dispute over the Strait of…
5:50Hormuz standoff the 'largest supply shock' ever experienced, says global energy expert
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a virtual standstill since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran almost…
56:46PBS News Hour full episode, April 17, 2026
Friday on the News Hour, the ceasefire holds in Lebanon, but questions remain about the future of the wider war as Iran…
5:57Timeline for Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery remains uncertain
To discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and if it’s really open to all ships, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ian Ralby. He…
3:21WATCH: How the Iran conflict is exacerbating global humanitarian crises
Oil and natural gas aren’t the only resources stalled by the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. According to the…
5:02With U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiring in a week, diplomats lay groundwork for new talks
International mediators are pushing for new peace talks between the United States and Iran, and they're seeking to…
2:11What the Iran ceasefire means for gas prices #shorts
Experts say despite the U.S. and Iran ceasefire largely holding, gas prices are unlikely to drop right away. Even when…
2:13How the U.S.-Iran ceasefire could impact oil prices
Is the Strait of Hormuz actually open? That's a key question as a ceasefire deal reached Wednesday has halted the Iran…
2:49A look into the US’s history with the Strait of Hormuz #shorts
The US and Iran have only been at war for over a month, but it has already severely affected global oil prices. We’ve…
6:54U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested by Strait of Hormuz tension and Israel’s war in Lebanon
For the first time in more than five weeks, the U.S. did not launch widespread attacks on Iran, and Iran did not strike…
5:57Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire, backs down from threats to destroy Iran's infrastructure
President Trump is backing off, for now, from destroying Iran's civilian infrastructure and wiping out its…
9:24Farmers warn of food price spike as war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs
About a third of the world’s fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and its effective closure is…
1:02WATCH: 'We're the winner. We won,' Trump says of Iran war and charging tolls for Strait of Hormuz
Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most…
5:24Global leaders work to ease oil price surge as Trump signals more weeks of Iran war
In New York and London, European and Middle Eastern countries tried to develop a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,…
2:06WATCH: Trump says other nations can 'fend for themselves' in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. leaves Iran
Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most…
5:13'Go get your own oil': Trump lashes out at allies as Iran war chokes key oil route
On Tuesday, President Trump said the war with Iran will likely last another two to three weeks. But the Strait of…
5:03Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route or face power plant strikes
Earlier this week, President Trump said Friday was the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a…
2:45What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it important
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why are we hearing so much about it right now? The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow…
56:46PBS News Hour full episode, March 20, 2026
Friday on the News Hour, President Trump lashes out at NATO allies for not helping to secure the Strait of Hormuz as…