The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran
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The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of crude that pass through it every day. The U.S.
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