India Seeks Safe Hormuz Pass for Nine Ships as Truce Falters The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint in global energy dynamics.
It accounts for nearly a quarter of the world's crude oil exports and roughly 20% of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
Tensions between Iran and Iraq have risen in recent weeks, threatening regional stability and trade routes.