Strait of Hormuz

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Strait of Hormuz

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Strait of Hormuz

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz for several hours to conduct live fire drills amid talks with the US in Geneva. The event is relevant due to the strait’s role as a crucial maritime passage and its share in global oil transit.

Strait of Hormuz:

Dimension Key Details
Location Located between Oman and Iran.
Connectivity Connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
Minimum width Narrows to 33 km at its slimmest point.
Strategic importance About 20–25% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Consider the following statements about the Strait of Hormuz:
1. It is a maritime passage associated with global oil transit.
2. It narrows to 33 km at its slimmest point.
3. It lies between Iran and Iraq.
Which of the statements given above are correct?