Why Is it so Easy for Iran to Shut the Strait of Hormuz? March 16, 2026 By Sarah Young and John Irish Following through on an old threat, Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off a vital waterway that...
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows to Keep Hormuz Shut, Netanyahu Issues Threat March 13, 2026 By Parisa Hafezi and Maya Gebeily Iran will fight on and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut as leverage against the United States and Israel, new...
Top Africa Insurer Sanlam Flags ‘Massive’ Risks From Iran War March 13, 2026 By Adelaide Changole Sanlam Ltd. sounded the alarm about the impact of a protracted war in the Middle East, with Africa’s biggest insurer...
Iran Has Likely Begun Laying Mines in Hormuz, UK Minister Says March 12, 2026 By Ellen Milligan and Gerry Doyle It’s becoming increasingly evident that Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK, as Iran’s...
World Faces Largest-Ever Oil Supply Disruption on Middle East War, IEA Says March 12, 2026 By Alex Lawler The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said...
Oil Tankers Attacked Off Iraq as Middle East Crisis Worsens March 12, 2026 By Yongchang Chin, Salma El Wardany and Alfred Cang Two oil tankers were hit in Iraqi waters, the latest in a string of attacks on ships in the Persian...
Stryker Remains Offline After Cyberattack Linked to Iran Group March 12, 2026 By Patrick Howell O'Neill and Ryan Gallagher Medical technology maker Stryker Corp., hit by a crippling cyberattack linked to a pro-Iran group, is still investigating the breach...
Chubb to Serve as Lead US Insurer for Gulf Shipping Amid Iran War March 12, 2026 Insurance giant Chubb will be the lead partner on the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s $20 billion Maritime Reinsurance Plan...
Thai Cargo Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz; Three Crew Missing March 11, 2026 By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Suttinee Yuvejwattana A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday shortly after departing from the United Arab...
Three Ships Struck in Day of Heavy Middle East Attacks March 11, 2026 By Patrick Sykes, Alex Longley and Patpicha Tanakasempipat Three vessels were hit by suspected projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf on Wednesday, one of the...