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A map of the Strait of Hormuz showing the maritime border between Iran and Oman, with a yellow dashed line indicating the primary shipping lane connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

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What is the Strait of Hormuz – and why does it matter to Britain?

Joe Connor Apr 11, 2026 0

Its closure during the 2026 Iran war sent oil prices surging to $116 a barrel and energy bills rising across…

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