Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important? A narrow strip of water separating Iran from Oman, the strait is the major maritime link between the oil-rich Persian Gulf region and the rest of the world.

A great example of which is the Hormuz Red Beach in the Hormozgan Province in the south of Iran. Yep, you heard that right — an Insta-worthy red beach! The mountains of Hormuz Island are rich in red ...

Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto an Israeli-affiliated container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the vessel Saturday ...