“We are constantly monitoring the safety risks for our specific ships in the region and are ready to take operational measures if necessary,” said the shipping company. The street of Hormuz is located between Iran and Oman and is a major route for international shipping.
Street of Hormuz
During a deliberation of Iranian parliamentarians following the American attacks, Iranian media also have the opportunity to close the Strait of Hormuz. It is still unclear when such a closure could take place.
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The Waterweg is of great importance for transporting oil. Through the street of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arab Sea, about one fifth of global oil production, such as oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the Gulf States. A lot of liquid natural gas (LNG) is also transported via that waterway.