Advertisement

The Strait Of Hormuz: Water, Oil And Rising Tensions Between Iran And The West

03:41
Download Audio
Resume

The Strait of Hormuz has been a critical flashpoint in growing tensions between Iran and the West. Some 20% of the global oil supply flows through this narrow stretch of water. Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks to CNN's Clare Sebastian (@ClareCNN) about the effect of disruption in the waterway.

This segment aired on July 23, 2019.

Advertisement

More from Here & Now

Listen Live
Close