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Energy

Strait of Hormuz: Why One Waterway Controls 20% of Oil

Complete explainer on the Strait of Hormuz: geography, history, who uses it, what flows through, past crises, and the current conflict.

Apr 4, 2026

Analysis

Bab al-Mandeb — the 18-mile strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden — carries 4.8…

Mar 29, 2026

Analysis

Over 150 tankers anchored in open waters after IRGC declares no-passage through Hormuz. 20 million barrels/day suspended and…

Mar 2, 2026