The 7 Countries Iran Allows to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz — and Those Left Stranded

The 7 Countries Iran Allows to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz — and Those Left Stranded

The rising tensions between Iran and the US have seriously disrupted global energy markets by blocking the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway ordinarily handles approximately a fifth of the world's energy trade, and its disruption has prompted emergency responses from energy-dependent nations, including four-day workweeks and air conditioning restrictions. As the war enters its second month, the reality remains stark. Daily transit volumes collapsed…

2 Canadian Stocks Built to Win as Global Supply Chains Break Down

For investors, news about the Strait of Hormuz isn’t just “noise.” The waterway is effectively closed. Since late February, Iran’s response to U.S. and Israeli strikes has brought tanker traffic through the world’s most critical shipping chokepoint to near zero, disrupting roughly 20% of the world’s daily oil supply and triggering the largest trade shock since the 1970s energy crisis. Major carriers have suspended operations. Rerouting around Af…

Which countries are hit by the Strait of Hormuz blockade ?

Based on reports from March 2026, the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most critical energy artery carrying roughly 20%–31% of seaborne crude and 20% of LNG—has created the largest energy supply disruption in history. The hardest-hit countries are concentrated in Asia, which receives the majority of exports passing through this checkpoint, and […]

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Which Countries Ships Are Allowed Passage & Which Are Blocked Amid Iran Restrictions

Middle East Update: Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz access, allowing select countries while blocking others, triggering global energy concerns and shipping delays.