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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply
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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply - AP News
Iran said it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, as it conducted live fire exercises in the vital waterway, through which 20% of the world’s oil passes. A cargo ship sails in the Arabian Gulf towards Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP.
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply
The widening war in Iran has ground tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a halt and oil prices have soared, highlighting the important role the narrow passageway plays in global energy supply.