The Strait of Hormuz: A Complex Web of Power and Interests The Strait of Hormuz has long been a crucial waterway in global energy trade, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passes through this narrow passage every day, with estimates suggesting that between 18 and 21 million barrels of oil are transported daily, along with substantial amounts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other petroleum products.
Geography and History The Strait is approximately 90 miles long and 21 to 35 miles wide, with depths ranging from just over 200 feet to more than 500 feet.