Strait of Hormuz: What Happens If Iran Shuts Global Oil Corridor?
Wednesday, 2026/03/0497 words2 minutes1114 reads
Iran says it will stop ships from using the Strait of Hormuz. This is a very important water path for oil. About 20% of the world's oil goes through this narrow channel.
The strait is only 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point. It connects the Gulf to the Arabian Sea. Many countries like China, India, and Japan buy oil that passes through here.
If Iran blocks the strait, oil prices will go up. This means things we buy every day could cost more money. Many ships are already waiting because they are afraid to pass through.
