Strait of Hormuz: The Passage That Powers Global Trade

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The Strait of Hormuz is the globe's most crucial maritime trade route, providing the sole passage from the Persian Gulf to the world's oceans.

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With the war raging around Iran, the authorities in Tehran announced its closure, bringing maritime traffic to a standstill and forcing dozens of tankers to suspend or reroute their transit.The following details spotlight the Strait of Hormuz's essential role in global trade and supply chains:

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With the war raging around Iran, the authorities in Tehran announced its closure, bringing maritime traffic to a standstill and forcing dozens of tankers to suspend or reroute their transit.The following details spotlight the Strait of Hormuz's essential role in global trade and supply chains:Length:~167 kmNarrowest point:~33 km across — a choke point where global trade constrictsLNG trade:>30% of the world's supplyOil & petroleum:~20% of global consumptionDaily vessel traffic (pre-war):200-300 ships

With the war raging around Iran, the authorities in Tehran announced its closure, bringing maritime traffic to a standstill and forcing dozens of tankers to suspend or reroute their transit.

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