The Strait of Hormuz: The World’s Most Critical Oil Chokepoint and Iran’s Threats Explained

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Explore the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s critical oil chokepoint, and Iran’s threats to close it after U.S. strikes in 2025. Learn its global economic and strategic importance, Iran’s capabilities, and the likelihood of a closure in this detailed explainer. On June 22, 2025, tensions in the Middle East escalated as Iran threatened to close … Read more