Tankers Trickle Through Hormuz After US Strikes Iran The Strait of Hormuz has reopened to oil tanker traffic after a brief closure following the recent US strikes on Iranian oil facilities.
The narrow waterway, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and accounts for roughly one fifth of global oil exports, was shut down temporarily due to heightened tensions in the region.
Understanding the Aftermath of US Strikes on Iran's Oil Infrastructure The extent of damage to Iran's oil infrastructure is still being assessed.