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  • Iran threatened to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway.
  • Straits are narrow passages linking larger water bodies.
  • Key straits in the Indian Ocean include Hormuz, Bab-el-Mandeb, and Malacca.

In Summary

Iran has vowed to attack any ship trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

About Straits:

  • Meaning: It is a naturally formed narrow passage of water that links two larger water bodies, such as seas or oceans.
  • Major Straits in Indian Ocean:
    • Strait of Hormuz: Connects Persian Gulf with Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.
    • Bab-el-Mandeb Strait: Connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.
    • Malacca Strait: Connects Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean).
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Malacca Strait

A major shipping lane connecting the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean). It is one of the world's busiest and most important maritime passages.

Bab-el-Mandeb Strait

A narrow strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. It is a critical maritime route for trade between Europe and Asia.

Strait of Hormuz

A vital international waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. It is a critical chokepoint for global oil transport, with approximately 20% of the world's oil passing through it annually.

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