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Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, specifically the United Arab Emirates, and Musandam (Oman). Read more about Strait of Hormuz, Location, Importance, Latest News.... Read more at: https://vajiramandravi.com/current-affairs/strait-of-hormuz/

Strait of Hormuz Latest News

Naval forces from Iran, Russia and China are set to conduct a joint military exercise in waters around the Strait of Hormuz.

About Strait of Hormuz

It is a narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, specifically the United Arab Emirates, and Musandam (Oman).

The Gulf of Oman is on the strait’s east, while the Persian Gulf is on the west. 

It is the only sea channel linking the oil-rich Persian Gulf (west) with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea (southeast).

Iran is located on the north coast, while the UAE is on the south coast. 

At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz is only 29 nautical miles wide (54 km). 

Islands: Some of the islands located in the Strait of Hormuz are Hengan, Hormuz, and Qishm. 

Significance

The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most economically important choke points.

About 30% of the world’s liquefied gas and 25% of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

It serves as a key passage for supertaskers transporting oil and gas from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, and Iran.

Most of this energy flows to Asian markets, including China, which remains Iran’s sole significant oil customer.... Read more at: https://vajiramandravi.com/current-affairs/strait-of-hormuz/



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