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The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, recently in focus due to military exercises by Iran leading to its temporary closure. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, bordered by Iran to the north and Oman and United Arab Emirates to the south. At its narrowest, it is only about 33 km wide, with limited shipping lanes.
Historically, the Strait has been a geopolitical flashpoint, especially during the Iran-Iraq War (1980s “Tanker War”) and recent tensions involving Western powers and Iran. Its strategic importance stems from the fact that around 20–25% of global oil trade and nearly one-third of LNG exports (notably from Qatar) pass through this route, making it indispensable for global energy security.
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