A discussion comparing Gibraltar and Hormuz as examples of strategic international waterways and choke points.
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Updated Aug 6
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A discussion comparing Gibraltar and Hormuz as examples of strategic international waterways and choke points.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Negotiations are underway in Doha regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which is seen as a critical choke point, setting precedents for other narrow waterways like Gibraltar.Sub-event
The event discusses Gibraltar and Hormuz as examples of strategic maritime choke points.1 source
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The entities involved
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Gibraltar
British overseas territory on the Iberian peninsula
Nothing else this week.
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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