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What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?
The Iranian parliament on Sunday approved closure of the Strait of Hormuz, though the final decision will be made by Iran’s ...
Strait of Hormuz could be vulnerable to Iran retaliation. Here's what to know about the vital oil trade route.
As U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drive fears of retaliation, it remains to be seen whether Iran will try to ...
What Is the Strait of Hormuz, and Why Is It Important?
Iranian officials have threatened to mine the waterway, which is a key shipping route for oil and gas. One way that Iran ...
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Royal Australian Mint releases new $2 coin celebrating 30 years of Torres Strait Islander flag
Avid coin collectors now have a new piece of Australian history to acquire with the launch of a new coin that pays ‘tribute ...
Iran orders closure of Strait of Hormuz - putting one-fifth of world’s oil supply at risk
Iran’s parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping channel through which around 20% of the world’s ...
What Is the Strait of Hormuz and What Impact Could It Have on International Trade If Iran Closes It?
Iran controls the Northern side of the Strait of Hormuz, a passage which sees significant global trade pass through daily. If ...
Iran moves to block Strait of Hormuz: What this will mean for India, Tehran, world, in 4 points
Iran has never blocked the Strait, amid any war or conflict. What could finally push it to this? What makes blocking the ...
The Gazette16d
Iran may close Strait of Hormuz amid Israel conflict. How does it affect the world’s oil? | | gazette.com - Colorado Springs Gazette
As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, speculation is rising about whether the Iranians will close the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical to the world’s oil production. Two ...