The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. This narrow chokepoint, only 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, serves as the world's most important oil transit passage. A significant percentage of the world's seaborne oil passes through the Strait daily, making it crucial for global energy security. Due to its geopolitical significance and proximity to regional powers, the Strait of Hormuz is often subject to tensions and has been the site of numerous incidents involving naval vessels and tankers.
