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The Strait Of Hormuz: Water, Oil And Rising Tensions Between Iran And The West

The Strait of Hormuz has been a critical flashpoint in growing tensions between Iran and the West. Some 20% of the global oil supply flows through this narrow stretch of water. Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson talks to CNN’s Clare Sebastian (@ClareCNN) about the effect of disruption in the waterway.

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