They must all pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Operation Earnest Will
Operation EARNEST WILL
The Straight of Hormuz allows oil tankers to enter and leave the Persian Gulf.
Mainly oil tankers.
The Strait of Hormuz
Approximately 20% of the world's crude oil passes through the Persian Gulf. This vital waterway is a key transit route for oil tankers transporting oil from major producers like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran to global markets. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is particularly significant, with around 18 million barrels of oil passing through it daily. Its strategic importance makes it a focal point for geopolitical tensions and energy security discussions.
The STRAIT OF HORMUZ and the GULF OF OMAN sit between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.
That was Operation Earnest Will, -to protect Kuwaiti and US tankers from attack.
Thailand
Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. Strait Marine Barykh curved shape that is located in the East and the Persian Gulf from Iran, Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf to the Oman Sea and the Indian ocean together.
Tanker War
tanker wars