<div data-component="subheadline-block"><p>Among the many concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict involving Israel, Iran and the United States is the state of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for much of the world’s oil and natural gas. Here’s what to know.</p></div>

The narrow body of water handles a large percentage of the world's oil tanker travel, so its fortunes are closely tied to the price of gas.{ai:summary}<p>The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial shipping route for global oil and natural gas, making it a focal point of concern amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel, Iran, and the United States. The stability of this region is essential for maintaining energy supplies worldwide. #foreignaffairs</p>

What is the Strait of Hormuz, and what would it mean for Iran to close it?

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