This article examines the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime artery connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, which holds critical importance for global energy supplies. Based on analysis of geographical characteristics, economic statistics, and current events from February-March 2026, the article reconstructs the comprehensive significance of the strait and the consequences of its blockade. Particular attention is devoted to the geopolitical context of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the coalition led by the United States and Israel, as well as the potential impact on global oil, gas, and related product markets.

Ta članek preučuje Hormuzski preliv, ožjo morsko arterijo, ki povezuje Perzijski zaliv z Omanskim zalivom, ki ima ključen pomen za svetovne energetske oskrbe. Na podlagi analize geografske značilnosti, gospodarskih statistik in tekočih dogodkov iz februarja–marca 2026 članek ponazarja celovito pomembnost preliva in posledice njegove blokade. Posebna pozornost je namenjena geopolitičnemu kontekstu tekočega konflikta med Iranom in koalicijo, ki jo vodijo Združene države Amerike in Izrael, pa tudi morebitnemu vplivu na svetovna tržišča nafte, plina in sorodnih proizvodov.