What Is The Significance Of The Strait Of Hormuz? A Massachusetts Professor Weighs In.

CBS Boston

April 15, 2026

Tucked between Iran, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates is a vital waterway that has become the focal point of the war with Iran.

In normal times, the Strait of Hormuz is a 21-mile-wide stretch through which hundreds of tankers carry 20% of the world's oil.

With the outbreak of war, nearly all traffic through the Strait has ground to a halt as Iran threatens the area with drones and mines. In response, the U.S. is performing a risky naval blockade of Iranian ports, preventing Iran and its allies from getting its own oil out of port.

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