as the Strait of Hormuz means that the threats to the choke point influence sharp rises in oil prices. The several attacks which have occurred over the last decade against oil facilities and tankers in or near the Strait of Hormuz, has had a large impact on the oil industry. From the perspective of security studies, Iran is an important player in the international oil economy. See also Land (economics) Strategic geography Sea lines of communication String of Pearls (China) References Geopolitics International security Military logistics Military strategy Military geography