# Strait of Hormuz

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Unlike open ocean routes, the Strait of Hormuz is a geopolitically volatile chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman through which a substantial share of global crude oil and LNG shipments passes.

Unlike open ocean routes, the Strait of Hormuz is a geopolitically volatile chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman through which a substantial share of global crude oil and LNG shipments passes. The waterway falls under the jurisdiction of Iran and Oman, and designated traffic separation lanes operate at its narrowest section. For carriers and shippers, the implications are concrete: war risk insurance premiums apply, and any military escalation or new sanctions round can trigger rerouting, delivery delays, and energy price spikes. Partial alternatives exist via overland pipelines through Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, but these add logistical complexity. Unlike the Suez Canal, the strait has no neutral international managing authority.

**Source:** [https://www.britannica.com/place/Strait-of-Hormuz](https://www.britannica.com/place/Strait-of-Hormuz)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Strait of Hormuz |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 116 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.britannica.com/place/Strait-of-Hormuz |

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