With a Fragile Ceasefire under Threat, What Future for the Strait of Hormuz? glenssen Fri, 04/10/2026 - 16:35 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Damage to the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi crude oil tanker off the UAE coast, March 31. A fire broke out on the fully loaded tanker after it was hit at anchorage by an Iranian attack off Dubai. via Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Q&A / Global 10 April 2026 20+ minutes With a Fragile Ceasefire under Threat, What Future for the Strait of Hormuz? The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran prompted Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only selected ships to pass through. Source: International Crisis Group