The Strait of Tension: Escalating Conflict and Global Ramifications The recent escalation in the Middle East, involving Iran backed Houthis targeting Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure and capital city, has sent shockwaves across the globe.
This development is part of a broader conflict that has been unfolding for months.
At its core, this situation revolves around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, through which approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passes.