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Why is the Strait of Hormuz key?
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea lane connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. A fifth of the world's oil passes through it daily, making it a critical choke point for global energy supplies. Any disruption there, like the recent clashes, sends shockwaves through international oil markets.
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