The narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz remain the single most important chokepoint in the global energy system. Nearly 20 million barrels of oil per day (mb/d) — close to 34 percent of global crude trade — passed through the corridor in 2025, according to industry estimates.
For major Gulf
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Faith Omoboye
Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.
