Hormuz Strait: The World’s Most Critical Oil Chokepoint Explained
The Strait of Hormuz is more than just a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman—it is one of the most strategically vital choke points in the world. Connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and, by extension, the Arabian Sea, this 21-mile-wide passage handles approximately 20% of the world’s oil supply each day….