3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They're in the crosshairs of the Iran war
Summary
Three small islands near the Strait of Hormuz are important for controlling access to a key waterway used for shipping oil and gas. Iran controls these islands and has turned them into military bases, which has become a focus in the growing U.S. military actions against Iran.Key Facts
- The islands are Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb.
- Iran took control of these islands in 1971 from what is now the United Arab Emirates.
- These islands are located where the Persian Gulf meets the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for global oil and natural gas shipments.
- About 20% (a fifth) of all oil and natural gas passes through this strait during normal times.
- Iran uses these islands as military bases (garrisons).
- The U.S. military campaign against Iran has increased attention on these islands.
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