Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?

Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz? Around 20% of the world’s oil supply normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz - the narrow waterway between Iran and the horn-like tip of the Arabian peninsula. Right now it is effectively closed, with Iran deciding which ships can get through, and the impact is being felt worldwide. The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent Paul Adams explains why navigating this key shipping channel could be so dangerous. Read more on this story: Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war 3 days ago Middle East Iran Oil Iran war Share Save Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon. Middle East Why is Israel targeting Lebanon's bridges? Israeli forces have been instructed to destroy the crossings over the Litani river that were being used by Hezbollah to send reinforcements. Middle East Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave. Middle East How we know the Iran oil depot fire is real BBC Verify explains how we verified a video of a fire at an oil depot in Iran. …