Why is the Strait of Hormuz Trending?

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Just hours ago, the Strait of Hormuz was trending online. After Iran was within a week to finalize building a nuclear weapon that would potentially be harmful to various countries. After years of threatening Israel and America.  Now Iran in retaliation towards United States President Donald Trump, striking three of the Iranian Nuclear Plants on June 21, 2025 between Friday and Saturday Morning they have closed the Strait of Hormuz. The historical and successful operation called Operation Midnight Hammer. President Donald Trump posted on X and truth social :

We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space…

The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important  transit choke point for the transport of oil. The New York post writes,  'Iran orders closure of Strait of Hormuz — putting one-fifth of world’s oil supply at risk'. The Hill writes, " Iran reportedly moves to close the Strait of Hormuz after US attacks". The online Forbes writes, " The Strait of Consequences World braces for potential energy shock. The Guardian writes, "Israel-Iran war live: Iran parliament votes to shut Hormuz strait in response to US attack raising fears of oil price shock". CNBC headlines, "U.S. calls on China to prevent Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz and disrupting global oil flows". Euronews explains, "What’s at stake for Europe if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked?". USA Today warns what it would mean by the closure of Strait of Hormuz,  " 20% of the world's oil and gas flow through the narrow channel connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Its closure would likely mean rising fuel costs for global consumers, including Americans."

Trump announces successful US strike on 3 Iranian nuclear sites by Fox News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVqf4fQ-Atw

Fox News senior strategic analyst General Jack Keane (ret.) says, 'A Flawless execution'. Fox News reported on  Sunday  afternoon June 22 2025, 'Keane: We are 'on the cusp' of ending Iran's 'malign and aggressive behavior' in region': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv7hzq095uA

Strait of Hormuz Explained by Ticket To Know https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udtVdDmSSoo

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November 21, 2023; The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil transit chokepoint https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=61002