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Strait of Hormuz

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March 25, 2025

Syllabus

Prelims – Current event of International importance

Mains – GS I – Geography

Why in News?

Iran has showcased new missile systems on 3 strategic islands (Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa) near the Gulf's Strait of Hormuz, claiming the ability to strike enemy bases, vessels, and assets.

  • It is a tiny strip of water located between the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Iran.
  • It is in the territorial waters of Iran and Oman.
  • It is 33 km wide at its narrowest point, with the shipping lane just 3 km wide in either direction.
  • It flows into the Gulf of Oman, where ships can then travel to the rest of the world.
  • It connects Gulf countries like Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia to the Arabian sea beyond.

  • Strategic Importance – The Strait of Hormuz transmits about 30% of global liquefied gas and 25% of oil.
  • OPEC members Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE, Kuwait and Iraq export most of their crude via the Strait.
  • Qatar, the world's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, sends almost all of its LNG through the Strait.

Reference

The Defense Post | Strait of Hormuz

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