Alwatan TimesAlwatan Times
Light
Dark
  • Home
  • Saudi Arabia
  • World
  • Middle East
  • Business
  • Success Stories
  • Fashion
  • Sports
Middle East

What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Alwatan Times

With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies.With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies. 

Previous PostTrump Tempers María Corina Machado’s Political Ambitions in VenezuelaNext PostA Weakened Iran Hits Back by Strangling the Vital Strait of Hormuz

Recent News

  • Government entities move to expand conferences and events at local resorts and tourism facilities
  • Government entities move to expand conferences and events at local resorts and tourism facilities
  • Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Their Dependence on U.S.
  • Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Their Dependence on U.S.
  • Ahead of G7 Summit, Saudi citizens in Switzerland urged to avoid gatherings and demonstrations
Alwatan Times

Start your day with all the top headlines and highlights from Alwatan Times!

Alwatan Times
©2026 - All Rights Reserved.