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Why did Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, and why does it matter?
Why did Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, and why does it matter?
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Why did Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, and why does it matter?

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Iran temporarily shut parts of the Strait of Hormuz during live-fire drills as tensions with the US escalated alongside nuclear talks in Geneva. The rare move revived fears of disruption to global oil flows, energy markets, and maritime security in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes

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