the Strait of Hormuz
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Only a few months ago, the Iranian authorities presented the Strait of Hormuz as their main instrument of strategic pressure against the West. Nearly one fifth of global oil trade passes through this...
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When tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz begins to slow, it may at first appear as a local disruption — yet another episode of tension in the Middle East. But it quickly becomes clear that thi...
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The Persian Gulf has once again become the focal point of global tension, where the line between deterrence and open conflict is growing increasingly blurred. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a v...
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The armed forces of Iran announced on Saturday that they were restoring “strict control” over the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a recent decision to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy routes...
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When Iranian officials announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, it appeared to signal a moment of de-escalation. But behind the language...
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The ongoing disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating plans to develop new pipeline routes to export oil while bypassing the strategic waterway, the Financial Times reported.
