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Mint Explainer | Strait of Hormuz: Will Iran shut the vital oil artery of the world?

As tensions escalate following Israeli strikes on Iran, fears rise that Tehran could choke the Strait of Hormuz, which is significant for its strategic location. What does this imply for countries like India and for the broader geopolitical landscape?

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Iranian mines in the Straits of Hormuz could shut down a fifth of oil flows in a week

By Ben Aris in Berlin Iran has somewhere between 5,000 and 6,000 naval mines, according to US intelligence estimates, which it could use to block the Straits of Hormuz and halt the flow of a fifth of the world’s oil traffic in a week.

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Factbox-The Strait of Hormuz: the world's most important oil artery

Israel launched strikes against Iran on June 13, saying it targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders during the start of a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon.

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Strait of Hormuz Is Vital, and Risky, for Shipping

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, handles around 26% of the world’s oil trade and is ...

India concerned about crude oil supply disruptions in Strait of Hormuz as prices surge after Israel's attacks on Iran

India imports 90% of its energy, with half from West Asia, making it particularly vulnerable to price fluctuations and supply ...

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Strait of Hormuz: the world's most important oil artery

Analysts and market observers say the conflict could prompt the United States to tighten sanctions on Iran, which may spur Tehran to take retaliatory action against ships in the Strait in Hormuz.

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Israel-Iran escalation sparks oil prices surge over 7%, markets brace for supply shock; Hormuz chokepoint back in spotlight

Oil prices surged over 7% following escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, raising concerns about potential supply ...

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