What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply

By JON GAMBRELL and MAE ANDERSON

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The widening war in Iran has ground tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a halt and oil prices have soared, highlighting the important role the narrow passageway plays in global energy supply.

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