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Why the Strait of Hormuz is so difficult to defend

Why the Strait of Hormuz is so difficult to defend

Map: Sara Wise/Axios While President Trump has offered political risk insurance and Navy escorts for tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz, it still remains one of the most difficult waterways in the world to defend. The big picture: The Strait, which carries roughly 25% of the world's seaborne oil supply, is approximately 21 nautical miles wide at its narrowest point, but the designated shippi

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