Trump Says Blockade on Iranian Ships Reinstated and All Other Countries to Pay 20% Charge for Passage
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This storyWhat share of global oil trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz?
- About 5%
- About 10%
- About 20%
- About 35%
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About 20%
This storyStrait of Hormuz Chokepoint Control
- Keshm Island
- Qeshm Island
- Bandar Abbas port
- Chabahar port
Alex Vatanka specializes in Iran's politics & foreign policy.
As a Senior Fellow at The Middle East Institute, Vatanka focuses on Iran, its regional role, and U.S.-Iran relations — making him a key voice on Persian Gulf affairs. Learn more at Wikipedia
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Alex Vatanka is one of the top U.S.-based analysts on Iranian policy.
As a Senior Fellow at The Middle East Institute, Vatanka focuses on Iran's foreign policy and regional influence — a rare specialty in Western think tanks. Learn more at Wikipedia
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