- Iran has taken control of the territorial waters of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
- The Hormuz chokepoint poses a genuine threat to global energy supply, prompting the search for alternative land routes through Turkey, Iraq, and Syria.
LNG tankers transit near Hormuz.
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Updated Jun 24
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LNG tankers transit near Hormuz.
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