Strait of Hormuz: A Calculated Risk in a Volatile World The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has become a high stakes gamble for shippers navigating escalating US Iran tensions.
Despite Iran's attacks on vessels, several companies continue to transit the strait, raising questions about their motivations.
Data reveals that at least 84 vessels crossed the strait during two periods of conflict: from February 28 to April 7 and again after renewed attacks on July 6 and 7.