Iran's IRGC claims control of Strait of Hormuz, warns ships of risk from missiles and drones

Mar 04, 2026

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that they control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas.

Qatar Energy declares force majeure; halts LNG production

Mar 04, 2026

This move comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia and after its energy infrastructure was targeted, including the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil...

"When this conflict is over, strait will open up naturally": Trump strikes optimistic note for future of oil as prices continue to rise

Apr 02, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) expressed confidence that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route off the coast...

China aspires for strategic influence in the Horn of Africa

Feb 04, 2022

Beijing [China], February 4 : China is now trying to gain strategic influence in the Horn of Africa, considered one of the most strategically...

Korea coordinates with Iran to normalise shipping route through Strait of Hormuz

Mar 21, 2026

According to Yonhap, the Korean government is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East while exploring ways to protect its citizens and secure energy...

US sanctions Maduro's nephews, six Venezuelan oil shipping firms a day after oil tanker seizure

Dec 11, 2025

Just a day after President Donald Trump stated that the US has seized a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, the...