Why it matters: The strait normally carries about a fifth of global oil and gas shipments, and the UAE reported another ship strike.
Earlier: Ship attack in Hormuz clouds US-Iran push to reopen oil routeSeries: United States · Iran Negotiation and Strike Delay · 35 chapters since Jul 27The attacks raise energy and trade risks as Bab al-Mandab faces tighter pressure after six ships were earlier forced to divert.
Shipping traffic fell and global oil prices climbed above US$90 a barrel amid threats of an Iranian response.
Eight people were injured, four seriously, after the two ships caught fire in Omani waters.
Why it matters: The halt clouds a new U.S.-backed route meant to free stranded ships, with oil prices rising as transit risks return.