Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?
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A narrow area of sea at the mouth of the Gulf has become the focus of global concern after the United States bombing of Iran.

While Iran's parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, there is no sign of disruption of the sea passage that carries a fifth of the world's oil. So is Iran likely to take action there, and what would the effect be?

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