Strait of Hormuz: The Forgotten Waterway The Strait of Hormuz has been a critical waterway for global oil supply routes for decades.
Its importance cannot be overstated, as it serves as the only navigable route between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
However, tensions between the US and Iran have brought shipping through the strait to a near standstill. In recent days, only a handful of vessels have managed to cross the strait.