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6 Defense Contractors Poised to Profit From the Iran War
The costly conflict is accelerating a shift in weaponry the Pentagon has pursued for years
by Brian Bennett
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Europe and Japan Ready to Join Efforts to Secure Strait of Hormuz
by Tiago Ventura
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Trump Says He Has No Plans to Send Troops to Iran
by Chantelle Lee and Nik Popli

What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is It at the Center of the Iran War?

Here's what to know about the Strait of Hormuz, its grave and far-reaching importance, and the threat to the global economy if Iran continues to disrupt the passage for an extended period of time.

by Callum Sutherland