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The World's Most Dangerous Chokepoint: Why the Strait of Hormuz Still Decides the Price of Every Barrel on Earth

One narrow channel between Iran and Oman carries a fifth of the world's oil every single day. This doctrine-level report decodes why the Strait of Hormuz remains the single most consequential chokepoint in global energy security.

Global Chanakya EditorialLead Analyst

9 July 2026 25 min read 13 views

The World's Most Dangerous Chokepoint: Why the Strait of Hormuz Still Decides the Price of Every Barrel on Earth

The World's Most Dangerous Chokepoint: Why the Strait of Hormuz Still Decides the Price of Every Barrel on Earth

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