The Middle East has become
The Middle East has become a boiling cauldron with tensions between Israel, Iran and the U.S reaching new highs. Latest U.S strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have ignited a wave of threats from Tehran, which states its plans to close the Strait of Hormuz, an important maritime gateway for global oil and gas trade.
U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged China to prevent Iran from taking such a step, as it would be catastrophic for the global energy trade, calling it a terrible mistake and ‘economic suicide’.
However, why is the Hormuz Strait so important? Let us find out.
The Hormuz Strait is a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Hence, it is one of the most significant maritime chokepoints in the world.
It is only 33 km wide at its narrowest point, and shipping lanes shrink to just 3 km in each direction, making it easy to attack ships or block maritime traffic. Its geographical
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