# How the Strait of Hormuz works and why it matters to global oil supplies

https://mins.news/en/video/57691

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-14 12:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW3degbCJBA

> The Strait of Hormuz is a vital energy chokepoint, carrying about 20 percent of the world’s oil each day through designated shipping lanes between Iran and Oman. The US-Israel war on Iran has raised uncertainty and risks for vessels, while Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iraq have some alternative routes.

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