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Strait of Hormuz

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Tracked since 2023-10-10

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2026-05-24

Last Mention

Vital oil trading route; potential disruptions could jeopardize one-fifth of world oil supply.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, through which nearly 20% of global oil and gas passes, making it a critical chokepoint for global energy security, especially for import-dependent nations like India.

Role major oil transit chokepoint

Affiliation International waters (under Persian Gulf geopolitical context)

Location Between Iran and Oman, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman

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Often Mentioned With

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Israel-Hamas War 1

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Gaza Strip 1

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Hamas attack on Israel 1

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Tamar natural gas field 1

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James Cheo 1

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Brent crude 1

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine 1

Saudi Arabia 1

Israel 1

Caroline Bain 1

Leviathan gas field 1

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Saul Kavonic 1

Topics

energy Middle East oil market economy Global Conflict Israel-Hamas war

Covered By

Maldives Republic 1

Sun English Edition 1

Byline 1

Sentiment

⚠️ Concerned

67%

😐 Neutral

33%

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Activity Timeline

3 events

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

2026-05-24

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Asia braces for second wave of Iran war energy shocks

2026-05-11

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Israel-Hamas War Sparks Concerns Over Middle East Oil Output

2023-10-10