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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the Strait of Hormuz with Oman will be seven miles wide after the lifting of the blockade and the end of the war in Yemen.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Gulf is one of the most important maritime passages for oil tankers, with over 20% of the world's oil supply passing through it. The tensions in regional and international relations in this area raise concerns about the security of oil flows and have direct impacts on global energy markets. In a broader context, Iran is working to improve its regional relations, particularly with neighbors such as Oman, under increasing economic and political pressure from the United States and the European Union.
