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Iran Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz Raises Risks for Global Waterways The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway separating Iran and Oman, has become the focal point for rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
The conflict is not just about territorial claims or ideological differences but also revolves around access to a critical shipping lane that carries one fifth of the world's oil exports. Historically, U. S.