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Iran’s Mosquito Fleet Turns Strait of Hormuz into a Battlefield
1. Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical maritime choke points in the world.
Over 20% of the global oil supply passes through it daily, not including broader commercial shipping.
Although often perceived as narrow and easily controlled, the strait is ~21 miles wide at its narrowest, making comprehensive surveillance extremely difficult.
Large commercial vessels are confined to two-mile-wide shipping lanes due to depth requirements, making them predictable and vulnerable.
2. Vulnerability of Commercial and Naval Shipping
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