Estrecho de Ormuz

/esˈtɾetʃo ðe oɾˈmus/

A strategic narrow sea lane between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, through which a large share of global oil shipping passes

More than 20% of the world's crude oil supply passes through the Estrecho de Ormuz every day.

Etymology

The term comes from Spanish 'estrecho' meaning 'strait' and the name of the Persian port of Bandar Abbas' historic name Ormuz, which was a major trading hub near the strait.