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Strait of Hormuz
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, warns ships of attack if they try to pass
Strait of Hormuz
Senior Producer: Nurdan Erdogan Gokhan, Graphic Artist: Busra Ozturk / TRT World
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Strait is the world's most vital oil export route, connecting largest Gulf oil producers, such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and the UAE, with Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.

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