Why world powers have a major interest in keeping Strait of Hormuz open

article author: Jonathan GornallSun, 2026-03-01 23:26LONDON: As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, attention is turning once again to the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow, 33-km-wide stretch of water separating Oman and Iran, through which a fifth of the world’s daily oil supply flows.During the 12-day war in June last year, when Israel and the US attacked Iranian military and nuclear facilities, the mere suggestion that Iran might try to close the waterway sent oil prices soaring.Main category: Middle-EastTags: War in IranEditor’s ChoiceStrait of HormuzIranArabian GulfOman Special

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