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Why is the Strait of Hormuz important?
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea passage between the Persian Gulf and the open ocean. It's incredibly important because a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes through it daily. Any disruption there, like the attacks mentioned in the story, can cause global oil prices to jump due to supply fears.
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