Escalation in the Gulf: US Would Authorize Boarding of Ships Linked to Iran in International Waters

One-third of the world's fertilizer maritime trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: iStock

Escalation in the Gulf: US Would Authorize Boarding of Ships Linked to Iran in International Waters

TL;DR

  • One-third of the world's fertilizer maritime trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global trade.
  • Potential impacts on the fertilizer market are implied by the importance of this route.