Israel launched strikes against Iran on June 13, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military commanders in an effort to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil artery between Oman and Iran, is a key chokepoint for global oil trade and has been threatened with closure by Iran in the past.

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