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global oil supplies
Coverage of global oil supplies in the Nexus archive.
- US hits tanker heading for Kharg Island under renewed Iran blockade
The US attacked a tanker heading toward Kharg Island amid a renewed Iran blockade. Military clashes over control of the Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil supplies.
- Tanker traffic slows in Strait of Hormuz after US and Iran clashes
Daily tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed after the U.S. and Iran exchanged hostilities, raising concerns about global oil supplies and shipping. The situation highlights the fragility of an interim truce as both nations negotiate a lasting agreement.
- The Strait of Hormuz’s future is unsettled even as more ships venture through
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased following an interim deal between Iran and the U.S. to resolve a conflict that had limited global oil supplies.