Control of the Strait of Hormuz drives up global prices, with oil exports passing through Kharg Island and threats of major strikes against Iranian targets.
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Updated Sep 12
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What happened
Control of the Strait of Hormuz drives up global prices, with oil exports passing through Kharg Island and threats of major strikes against Iranian targets.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Oil exports continue through Kharg Island as the US renews attacks on Iranian targets and Russia faces refinery disruptions.Sub-event
IRGC conducted strikes in the Strait of Hormuz while Iranian crude exports accelerated from Kharg Island.1 source
Trump threatens infrastructure attacks on Kharg Island while the US threatens strikes in the Hormuz Strait.1 source
Threats of major strikes against Iranian targets linked to Strait of Hormuz control.1 source
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The entities involved
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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Kharg Island
island in Bushehr County, Iran
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Related events
- Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.
- Conflict between Iran and Israel has exposed energy routes, transforming Hormuz into a target amidst Houthi maritime risks.
- Iran is reported to have attacked a vessel in Hormuz, which affects global oil prices like Brent.
- Geopolitical events led to an announced agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil prices and involving Mobil.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains critical for oil production amid ongoing regional geopolitical conflict, prompting economic assessments.