Strait of Hormuz ship traffic slows to a crawl. Here’s what to know about the key oil waterway.
The U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran are focusing attention on the Strait of Hormuza narrow but strategically vital waterway in the region that serves as a key artery for global oil shipments. Marine traffic through the strait slowed to a trickle after the outbreak of hostilities, heightening concerns that the conflict could constrain oil …