Scientists warn that thousands of stranded vessels may lead to the spread of invasive species around the world.

A Qatari-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly struck by a missile Saturday, while US embassies in the region began urging Americans to leave the Middle East.

As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.

Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, analysts say.

Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz reached new lows on Friday as President Trump suggested that the path to ending the war and reopening the all-but-closed waterway could be weeks away.

Oman is championing a new plan for the Strait of Hormuz that would permit Iran to receive “voluntary” fees from ships traveling through the critical oil chokepoint. The plan, Reuters reported, takes inspiration from the Strait of Malacca in Asia,

The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the United States’ war with Iran may not only be causing problems for the global economy. Marine scientists now warn that the thousands of vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf could inadvertently introduce an unprecedented wave of invasive species,

While Trump said Israel had joined the commitment to pursue a deal, Israeli authorities maintained that they would continue military operations against Iran and Iran-backed groups, including Hezbollah,

CAIRO, August 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said ​late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ‌ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.