Ormuz Strait

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The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically significant maritime passage where recent tensions have disrupted shipping, with reports of vessel attacks and a sharp decline in traffic. Iran claims control over the strait, requiring vessels to follow its designated routes, pay fees, and obtain permits, while U.S. officials, notably President Donald Trump, have asserted de facto control and expressed intentions to declare the strait U.S. territory. Ongoing diplomatic efforts involve Iran and Oman, including a recent agreement on maritime navigation maps, amid U.S. threats against Oman if it intervene…

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