Strait of Hormuz: Strategic Waterway Linking Iran, Oman Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between Iran and Oman, is a vital maritime corridor through which nearly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows. Iran and Oman both hold strategic positions along the strait, with Oman's Musandam Peninsula forming part of its southern coastline. The area features dramatic coastal landscapes and is geopolitically sensitive, with Iran recently issuing warnings to Western ships to avoid the strait amid rising tensions.