strait of hormuz

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 strait of hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategically important waterways in the world.

 


Location

Situated between Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the south.

Links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and eventually the Arabian Sea.

 


Strategic Importance

One of the most important oil transit chokepoints in the world.

Approximately 20% of global petroleum (over 15 million barrels daily) flows through this narrow strait.

It is essential for the global energy supply, particularly for Gulf nations such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.

 


Geography

At its most constricted location, it is merely 33 km (21 miles) in width.

The shipping channels measure only 3 km in width for each direction, with a 2 km buffer zone in between.

 


Geopolitical Tensions

The Strait frequently serves as a focal point for military and political conflicts, particularly concerning:

Iran versus the United States and its allies

Naval patrols and maritime security

During regional disputes or sanctions, there have been threats to obstruct the strait.

 

Security Concerns

Global naval forces, such as the Fifth Fleet of the U.S. Navy, uphold a presence to guarantee the freedom of navigation.

In recent years, there have been incidents involving the seizure of oil tankers, attacks by mines, and drone strikes.

 


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