Strait of Hormuz

What to know

• The Hormuz Express grounded during a storm, leaking crude oil into the Arabian Gulf. Oct 11
• The strait handles about 20% of global oil trade, making the incident a major maritime event. Oct 11
• A tanker’s hull was breached by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hormuz. Oct 11
• The incident adds to ongoing tensions involving Iran and regional navies. Oct 11