Strait of Hormuz on Fire: A New Round of Escalation in the Middle East Tensions in the region have escalated following a new round of US led airstrikes against Iranian targets, raising concerns about global oil supplies and regional stability.
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has been simmering for months, with both sides trading blows in an increasingly deadly game.
At its center is the strategic waterway of the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and carries approximately 20% of global oil exports.