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Background
Overview
Understanding the geopolitical significance of strategic waterways, their impact on global energy security and international trade, and their role in regional conflicts and international relations.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital narrow sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. It is one of the world's most important maritime choke points, through which a significant portion of global oil and gas supplies, as well as international trade, passes, making its security critical for global energy markets and economic stability.