The Strategic Significance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's Potential Actions
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Amid escalating US and Israeli actions against Iran, there are fears Iran might retaliate by closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. While Iran has threatened to do so, the decision is not final, and such a move could significantly disrupt global oil supplies, causing prices to spike and impacting the world economy. Historically, disruptions have been short-lived due to global spare capacity, but the situation remains tense.
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