Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
June 16, 2025 – Gulf RegionAs the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, global attention is turning once again to the Strait of Hormuz—a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. While Iran has never fully closed the strait, it has repeatedly threatened to do so during periods of heightened geopolitical tension, including during past