With this, the Strait of Hormuz came to the centre of attraction, though it was not for the first time to do so. So, why is the water body connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman called the Strait of Hormuz? Strait of Hormuz-ZoroastrianismThe Strait of Hormuz is named after Persia's historic Kingdom and port city of Hormuz. The vital trading hub located on the strait's northern coast between the 11th and 17th centuries derived its name from the Zoroastrian deity Ahura Mazda. It is believed that Asura Medha in the Vedic world became Ahura Mazda in the Avestan tradition.

Source: dna March 24, 2026 11:17 UTC