Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow, strategically important waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, with a significant percentage of the world's seaborne oil passing through it. Recent news focuses on heightened tensions in the region involving Iran and the United States. These tensions have escalated due to announcements of U.S. military presence, including the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, and Iran's response with live-fire military drills, including ballistic and cruise missile tests, conducted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. These drills are aimed at deterring foreign threats. The increased military activity has led to a dip in shipping operations in the Persian Gulf, highlighting the strait's vulnerability and its importance in global energy security and international relations.