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Which of the following is a major oil-producing region that has been a focal point of US-Iran tensions?
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The Strait of Hormuz
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- The Strait of Hormuz
- The Suez Canal
- The Red Sea
- The Bab-el-Mandeb strait
Explanation & Context
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, through which a significant portion of the world's oil trade passes, making it strategically vital and a flashpoint for conflict.
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