CounterPunch

Strait of Hormuz: A Constant in Iranian History

The strategic and spiritual resonance of the Strait of Hormuz is deeply woven into Iran’s identity. It represents a profound ...
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Strait of Hormuz chokepoints: Geography’s weapon in global trade geopolitics

The Strait of Hormuz and the New Age of Geoeconomic Warfare By LaBode Obanor For centuries, the foundation of international power dynamics seemed clear and predictable. The fate of nations was ...

Seven sea routes that can shake oil, food, freight and geopolitics

Seven key sea routes carry over 80 per cent of global trade. Here's why chokepoints like Hormuz, Malacca and Suez matter for oil, food and supply chains ...
The Washington Post

How geography powers Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained a week ...

A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria

The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography. Iraqi trucks ...
CNN

Mines, missiles and miles of coastline: Why Iran has the upper hand in the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed for almost four weeks – throwing global oil markets into chaos – and there is no clear end in sight. Iran’s threats and attacks on vessels in the Gulf ...