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Report: 137 Countries Back Draft UN Resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Middle East Eye reports a draft UN resolution on the Strait of Hormuz has the backing of 137 countries, landing the same day Iran declared a controlled maritime zone over the chokepoint.

1d ago

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What is the Strait of Hormuz? A no-jargon explainer

Why a 21-mile stretch of water between Iran and Oman moves oil prices, defense stocks, and gasoline futures every time tensions flare. The geography, the chokepoint dynamic, and the realistic closure scenarios.

April 26, 2026