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Which canal is a crucial chokepoint for oil transport and a constant source of geopolitical tension between Iran and the U.S. Navy?

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Suez Canal

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The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, vital for oil transport, and a frequent area of naval standoffs between Iran and the U.S. Navy.

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