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The Middle East conflict could affect a vital waterway for world energy supplies

By Kat Lonsdorf
Published June 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM PDT

Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to the U.S. bombings of its nuclear facilities over the weekend. The narrow waterway is a vital pathway for world energy supplies.

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