The Strait of Hormuz – Geography, International Law, Iran’s Position, Demands, and Broader Implications
Hormuz Crisis: Oil Lifeline Choked, Allies Hesitate, U.S. Turns to Reverse Blockade The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, carrying 20%-23% of global oil and LNG trade. At its narrowest point (i.e., 21 nautical miles / 39 km), it is entirely covered by the overlapping 12-nautical-mile territorial seas of […]