Strait of Tensions: Iran's Grip on Hormuz Wavers as Global Powers Weigh In The ongoing saga over the Strait of Hormuz has thrust Iran back into the international spotlight.
A ship seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates is now headed toward Iranian waters, amidst heightened military posturing and diplomatic efforts from key players like the US, China, and Israel.
The Strait's significance cannot be overstated: it connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, through which approximately 20% of the world's oil passes.