The Strait of Hormuz, named after the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda, is a crucial maritime passage that facilitates the transport of 20% of the world’s seaborne oil and significant quantities of other essential commodities, including fertilizers and helium. Historically, control of this strategic chokepoint has shifted through various powers, from the medieval Kingdom of Hormuz to modern geopolitical conflicts. A potential closure of the strait could disrupt global supply chains, particularly affecting food production and industrial sectors reliant on ammonia and urea.
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