Crisis at Sea: The Human Cost of the Strait of Hormuz Tensions The Strait of Hormuz, a 30 mile wide waterway connecting the Gulf to the Arabian Sea, has become the focal point of rising tensions between Iran and the US.
For weeks, international shipping has come to a near standstill as naval forces from both sides engage in high stakes brinkmanship.
The economic stakes are enormous: approximately one fifth of global oil exports pass through this strait, supporting some of the world's most critical supply chains. The Crews Affected: Who Are They and Why?