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Pirates and colonial lords: How the Strait of Hormuz became a bottleneck of the world economy
The Portuguese recognized the strategic importance of the strait in the Persian Gulf. Today, Iran's blockade of the trade route underscores the significance of the Gulf region for the global economy.
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