Strait of Hormuz shutdown: A visual guide to world's most critical oil chokepoint

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the outbreak of the Iran war in February has disrupted global oil trade, triggering a severe global energy shock. This article visually highlights the Strait's strategic importance as a critical oil chokepoint affecting global markets and security.

Data shows how the outbreak of the Iran war in February and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz saw trade grind to a halt, triggering a severe global energy shock.