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Could Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz, and How Would Such a Decision Affect the World?

Summary by Cumhuriyet
A senior Iranian official warned that a war in the Gulf would jeopardize energy security and close the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most vital oil transit point. Approximately one-fifth of the world's crude oil passes through this strait, which is only 40 km wide at its narrowest point.
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A senior Iranian official warned that a war in the Gulf would jeopardize energy security and close the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most vital oil transit point. Approximately one-fifth of the world's crude oil passes through this strait, which is only 40 km wide at its narrowest point.

·Istanbul, Türkiye
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Cumhuriyet broke the news in Istanbul, Türkiye on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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