THE escalating conflict between Israel and Iran poses a grave threat to global supply chains, with a potential de-facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical choke point for international ...

Conflict between Israel and Iran has rekindled fears of a disruption to a narrow waterway key to the global economy.

Israel launched strikes against Iran on June 13, saying it targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders during the start of a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran ...