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CutTheClutter: Why tiny sea passage Strait of Hormuz is a critical oil chokepoint & Iran's 'Trump' card in the war
Episode 9244
Published 1 week, 3 days ago
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Three commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate in the US-Israel Vs Iran war. Nearly one-fifth of global oil supply passes through the narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman, making it a critical chokepoint for global energy. But the story of Hormuz is not just about geopolitics. In Cut The Clutter Episode 1807, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at its strategic importance, geography & geology. --------------------------------------------