Strait of Tensions: The Latest Skirmish in a Decades Long Game of Cat and Mouse The Strait of Hormuz has become a flashpoint for global tensions after a cargo ship was struck by an "unknown projectile" on Tuesday.
This latest incident is just the latest manifestation of a complex web of interests and alliances that have been simmering for decades.
The Strait itself connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, making it a vital chokepoint for global oil supplies.