is the primary hub for this cross-strait contraband economy. The geographic proximity of the two coastlines, separated by approximately 50 km at the strait's narrowest points, allows for the rapid transit of small, high-powered speedboats operated by smugglers.

Goods such as electronics, home appliances, cigarettes, and luxury vehicles are typically purchased in the United Arab Emirates, transported overland to Khasab, and shipped across the strait to evade the international sanctions against Iran.