Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters — And What Rising Tensions Mean for South Asia

The Strait of Hormuz has been in the headlines recently. It is one of the world’s most important shipping routes, located between Iran and Oman. The strait’s importance comes from the sheer volume of traffic that passes through it — cargo ships, container vessels, and oil tankers make it one of the busiest maritime routes … Read more

Iran-US Standoff Enters Third Week as Hormuz Tensions Persist

Tensions between Iran and the United States remain high as retaliatory strikes continue across the Gulf region, with no clear resolution in sight for the ongoing standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange began after Iran attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship passing through the strait, prompting a series of US military strikes on … Read more