كل ما تود معرفته عن the Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz's effective closure cripples global oil trade

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most vital arteries of the global energy system, serving as a critical passage for crude oil moving from the Gulf to international markets. Its strategic…

Al Majalla - London 10 March 2026

The Singapore flagged 85-thousand ton Norman Atlantic stands ablaze 06 December 1987 after she was attacked by an Iranian warship in Omani territorial waters as it approached the Strait of Hormuz. (Getty)

History of Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is strategically vital as most of the oil in the region is transferred to Europe, North America, and Asia via the waterway. Since the end of the Second World War, there have been…

Al Majalla - London 03 May 2019

Could Iran Really Close the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran has recently been revisiting a familiar threat: to block the vital Strait of Hormuz. On April 22, the United States announced it would end sanctions waivers for countries importing oil…

Yasmine El Geressi 03 May 2019

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