Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
It's a fundamental principle of international law crucial for global trade, often challenged in geopolitical hotspots, and central to discussions on maritime security and sovereignty.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital narrow sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. It is one of the world's most important maritime choke points, through which a significant portion of global oil and gas supplies, as well as international trade, passes, making its security critical for global energy markets and economic stability.