Iran and the Strait of Hormuz – next steps

Iranian officials are stepping up threats to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after the European Union Monday pressed ahead with an oil embargo against Iran. We assess the possible ramifications of closing this key waterway in this edition of Decoder.

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