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In recent days, international attention has turned sharply toward the Middle East following reports that Iranian Parliament has approved a measure connected to the potential closure of a critical maritime passage. While full implementation details remain under review and subject to further governmental procedures, the announcement alone has been enough to ripple across global energy markets, shipping industries, and diplomatic circlesThe waterway at the center of these discussions is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel connecting the Persian Gulf to open seas. Despite its limited width, it plays an outsized role in the global economy. A significant portion of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas exports transit this route every day, making it one of the most strategically important maritime corridors on the planet.
