Tensions Ease at the Strait of Hormuz as Trump and Iran Near Deal The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, has long been a geopolitical hotspot.
This narrow passage is crucial for global trade, carrying approximately 20% of the world's oil exports through its territorial waters.
The United States, a major consumer of Middle Eastern oil, has historically maintained a strong interest in ensuring the strait remains open. The history of tensions in the region is complex and fraught with conflict.