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Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea critical for the global oil trade. The strait has come into focus amid the US-Israel war with Iran.

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April 15, 2026

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April 14, 2026

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April 13, 2026

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China's President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in Beijing, China, April 14, 2026.

What's at stake for China as Iran war drags on?

What's at stake for China as Iran war drags on?

As the conflict in the Middle East drags on, we examine what Beijing's next moves might be.
PoliticsApril 15, 202615:33 min
Iranian women pass next to an anti-US mural

Can Trump get a better Iran deal than Obama?

Can Trump get a better Iran deal than Obama?

The 2015 deal curbed Iran's nuclear program until the US pulled out. After failed diplomacy and war, talks are back on.
ConflictsApril 15, 2026
A farmer attends to her crop in Haryana, India, standing in a field of large plants

Iran war triggers fertilizer crisis for India's farmers

Iran war triggers fertilizer crisis for India's farmers

As India's small-scale farmers face fertilizer shortages, how will delayed deliveries affect their livelihoods?
SocietyApril 15, 202602:46 min
US President Donald Trump

We can't let Iran blackmail the world: Donald Trump

We can't let Iran blackmail the world: Donald Trump

As the US Navy has begun to blockade Iranian ports, US President Trump says that Iran wants to make a deal "very badly."
ConflictsApril 13, 202607:38 min
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz, into the Persian Gulf, on November, 26, 2023

Trump's naval blockade raises economic pressure on Iran

Trump's naval blockade raises economic pressure on Iran

Will President Trump's naval blockade force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict?
BusinessApril 13, 2026
Pakistan Islamabad 2026 | JD Vance bei Pressekonferenz zu Friedensgesprächen mit Iran

US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what's next?

US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what's next?

The US and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the war.
ConflictsApril 12, 2026
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A MarineTraffic map shows arrows representing ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz by force is so dangerous

DW speaks to security analyst Megan Sutcliffe about the risks and realities of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
ConflictsMarch 31, 202609:06 min
Indians queue to obtain a cooking LPG gas cylinder in Noida, India

How countries are tackling the global energy crisis

With energy prices sky high, countries are looking to reduce demand. But how do they do it?
ConflictsMarch 25, 2026
Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026.

US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU is not keen

As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the Iran war
PoliticsMarch 16, 2026
Black smoke rises in Tehran after fires broke out following US-Israel attacks targeting some oil storage facilities

Iran war risks long-term toxic legacy for people and nature

The fallout from fighting in the Middle East threatens lasting repercussions for the region's people and ecosystems.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 12, 2026
A view of flames and black smoke rising over industrial buildings

Shipping in limbo as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

What does closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz mean for shippers and crews?
GlobalizationMarch 11, 202602:45 min
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