How does the Persian Gulf connect to the Indian Ocean?

The Persian Gulf is a shallow marginal sea of the Indian Ocean that connects to the open ocean through the Strait of Hormuz.12

This narrow waterway, which reaches a minimum width of about 35 miles (55 km), serves as the sole sea channel linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Because of this geography, the strait is recognized as one of the world's most vital maritime chokepoints, facilitating the global transport of crude oil and liquefied natural gas from the region to international markets.314