Explained: The Strait Of Hormuz, Strategic Chokepoint At The Centre Of Iran-US Tensions

On Tuesday, Iran announced for the first time that it is temporarily closing sections of the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire military exercises, a move that comes as the United States increases its military presence in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, with nearly 20 per cent of global oil supplies passing through the narrow 21-mile-wide corridor linking the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.

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