Strategic Strait: Hormuz Military Drills Prompt Temporary Closure

Parts of the Strait of Hormuz will temporarily close on Tuesday for 'security precautions' as the Revolutionary Guards carry out military drills. This strait is a critical oil export route connecting major Gulf oil producers to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.

Authorities have announced the temporary closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, citing 'security precautions' during military exercises conducted by the Revolutionary Guards.

This closure impacts the world's most crucial oil export path, linking key Gulf oil nations, including Saudi Arabia and Iran, to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

The exercise underscores the strategic importance of this waterway and highlights regional security concerns amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)