Strait of Tensions: The Hormuz Conundrum Escalates The Strait of Hormuz, a 21 mile wide waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, has long been a focal point for geopolitical tensions.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have asserted control over this critical chokepoint, where nearly one fifth of global oil supplies pass through.
A recent incident involving two US backed tankers, as claimed by Tehran, underscores the increasingly fraught situation in the region.