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 narrow, strategically vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, through which a significant portion of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply passes. Ensuring maritime security and freedom of navigation in this choke point is critical for global energy markets and international trade.