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How the Strait of Hormuz works and why it matters to global oil supplies
Al Jazeera English
September 14, 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy chokepoint through which about 20 percent of the world's oil supply passes each day. The narrow passage between Iran and Oman operates through designated shipping lanes, but the US-Israel war on Iran has increased uncertainty and r
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