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India condemns attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz
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Which gulf does Hormuz open into? The West Asia chokepoint every GS2 and Prelims geography answer needs
India condemns the latest attacks on commercial vessels in the Hormuz region.
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Indian crew members were injured after a commercial vessel was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, and India condemned the attack, saying the targeting of commercial shipping must end.
A separate attack on a commercial ship off Oman was also reported.
The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and carries a large share of the world's oil trade.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
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- The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, which opens onto the Arabian Sea
- It carries a large share of the world's oil trade, making it a key maritime chokepoint
- Indian crew members were injured when a commercial vessel was hit by a projectile in the strait
- India condemned the attack and said the targeting of commercial shipping must end
- A separate attack on a commercial ship off Oman was also reported
Prelims · Mains
How the exam will ask it
Prelims
- The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
- The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, not Hormuz, links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
- A maritime chokepoint is a narrow passage through which a large share of global trade, especially oil, passes.
Mains
GS2 International Relations (West Asia) and GS3 security: attacks on commercial shipping near Hormuz threaten energy supplies and the safety of Indian seafarers. India relies on the Gulf for oil imports and a large diaspora, so it seeks freedom of navigation under international maritime law and diplomatic de-escalation. The way forward lies in diplomacy with Gulf states, naval presence for escort and protection, and diversified energy sources.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
The Strait of Hormuz, where a commercial vessel with Indian crew was recently struck, connects the Persian Gulf with the:
- Gulf of Oman
- Gulf of Aden
- Red Sea
- Gulf of Aqaba
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Answer: A — Correct: Gulf of Oman — The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, which opens onto the Arabian Sea. • Gulf of Aden — wrong: The Gulf of Aden is reached through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, not Hormuz. • Red Sea — wrong: The Red Sea connects to the Indian Ocean via the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, not Hormuz. • Gulf of Aqaba — wrong: The Gulf of Aqaba is an arm of the Red Sea and has no link with Hormuz.
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