Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Critical for global energy security, international trade, and regional stability in West Asia, directly impacting global oil prices and the foreign policy of major powers, including India, which is a significant energy importer.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow, strategically vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, serving as the world's most important oil transit choke point for crude oil and liquefied natural gas exports.