Strait of Hormuz, Iran
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But at just 35 miles wide, it did. It’s just the latest evidence of how dependent the global economy is on a handful of choke points.
US officials are furiously trying to avert a potential monthslong closure of the Strait of Hormuz, privately acknowledging that reopening the key waterway is a problem without a clear solution and dependent at least in part on what lengths President Donald Trump is willing to go to force the Iranian regime’s hand,
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About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war
About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran.
A shipping firm paid Iran $2 million to secure the safe transit of one of its ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report, as Tehran moves towards a “selective” blockade of the waterway.
Oil and liquefied natural gas tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz carry around 20% of the world’s supply. But for countries on the Persian Gulf, the waterway is more than just an energy route – it’s a lifeline for more than 100 million people.
The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz into the crosshairs of yet another geopolitical conflict.
Iran has scared off most ships from the Strait of Hormuz, leaving some ships to pass through, while most continued to wait outside the strait.
Former CENTCOM Deputy Commander Vice Adm. Mark Fox details the deployment of A-10 Warthogs and Apache helicopters to secure the critical Strait of Hormuz on 'America's Newsroom.'
The officer asked for anonymity, as the crew of his vessel, one of two Indian ships that made the crossing, were not permitted to talk to the media.