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Iran says plans to announce new ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced plans to establish a new exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to sanction any vessel entering the area en route to the strategic waterway. This escalation risks disrupting global oil transit, as nearly 20% of world oil passes through the strait. The move heightens geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf and could impact India's energy security, given its heavy reliance on Gulf oil imports. For competitive exams, this development is significant for international relations, energy security, and maritime strategy topics.
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- Iran's Supreme National Security Council head announced new exclusion zone near Strait of Hormuz
- Ships entering zone intending to transit Strait will be placed on Iran's sanctions list
- Strait of Hormuz handles ~20% of global oil trade, critical for energy security
- India imports over 60% of its crude oil from Gulf region via this strait
- Escalation adds to regional tensions involving Iran, US, and Gulf states
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This escalation risks disrupting global oil transit, as nearly [ … ] of world oil passes through the strait.
Reported answer: 20%
This escalation risks disrupting global oil transit, as nearly 20% of world oil passes through the strait.
Strait of Hormuz handles ~[ … ] of global oil trade, critical for energy security
Reported answer: 20%
Strait of Hormuz handles ~20% of global oil trade, critical for energy security
India imports over [ … ] of its crude oil from Gulf region via this strait
Reported answer: 60%
India imports over 60% of its crude oil from Gulf region via this strait
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