London, June 30, 2026 (AFP) - Strait of Hormuz: strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopolitics

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The Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotiations to end the Middle East war, even after the US and Iran signed a preliminary deal. For weeks Iran has insisted, despite US opposition, that there will be no return to the pre-war status of the crucial waterway when shipping passage was free. Here is what we know about the role of Hormuz in international m......

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