Why does the Strait of Hormuz matter?
One of the most strategic waterways in the world.
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Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?
Iran has threatened that if its oil exports are stopped, then no oil can pass the Strait of Hormuz.
But, why is this strait so important? Parizad Nobakht from BBC World Service explains.