Dubai, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - Strait of Hormuz: key oil route in middle of US-Iran crisis

NAMPA / AFP

2026-02-28

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic route for seaborne oil that has long been used by Iran as a geopolitical bargaining chip, with Tehran repeatedly threatening to close it during times of crisis. A senior naval commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards in late January again threatened its closure in the event of an attack, as US President Donald Trump warned of military action should the Islamic republic fail to cut a deal to curb its nuclear pro......

Restricted content

Business & Finance News

Paris, France, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - Air France adds Dubai, Riyadh to Saturday flight suspensions

2026-02-28 13:30:49

2026-02-28 13:00:56

Tehran, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, explosions reported across region

2026-02-28 13:00:56

New Delhi, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - Air India, IndiGo suspend all flights to Middle East

2026-02-28 13:00:56

London, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - British Airways cancels Tel-Aviv, Bahrain flights

2026-02-28 13:00:56

Geneva, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - SWISS suspends Tel Aviv flights until March 7

2026-02-28 12:30:24

Paris, France, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - Air France cancels Saturday flights to and from Tel-Aviv and Beirut

2026-02-28 12:00:19

Damascus, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - Syria says airspace partially closed

2026-02-28 12:00:19

Geneva, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - SWISS suspends Tel Aviv flights until March 7

2026-02-28 12:00:19

Beijing, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - China lowers anti-dumping duties on Canadian rapeseed

2026-02-28 12:00:18

Latest NAMPA photos

Windhoek, 26 February - Commissioner of the Namibia Revenue Agency, Sam Shivute at the tabling of the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

Windhoek, 26 February- Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare at the tabling of the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

Windhoek, 26 February- Minister of Education, Innovation, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

Windhoek, 26 February- President of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

Windhoek, 26 February- Minister of Information, Communication and Technology. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

Windhoek, 26 February- Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Emma Theofelus. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

Windhoek, 26 February- Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafuda at the tabling of the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

Windhoek, 26 February- Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudaat the tabling of the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA