What is the strait of hormuz, and why is it important The strait of hormuz is a narrow waterway between iran and arabian peninsula, specifically the united arab emirates, and musandam (oman) Located between oman and iran, the strait of hormuz connects the persian gulf to the gulf of oman and the arabian sea.
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Strait of hormuz, channel linking the persian gulf (west) with the gulf of oman and the arabian sea (southeast)
The strait is 35 to 60 miles (55 to 95 km) wide and.
Iran approves closure of strait of hormuz, a vital oil and gas route after the u.s In january 2012, iran threatened to block the strait in retaliation for us and european sanctions
