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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

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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