Strait of Hormuz: Why is it a critical oil chokepoint?
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. This 34-kilometer-wide channel is a critical global chokepoint, through which about 20% of the world's oil passes daily. Its strategic importance makes it a key area for global energy security and geopolitical stability.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
This 34-kilometer-wide channel is a critical global chokepoint, through which about 20% of the world's oil passes daily.
Its strategic importance makes it a key area for global energy security and geopolitical stability.
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