Iran responded to the killing of Ali Khamenei by closing which vital waterway to shipping?
Correct answer: A. Strait of Hormuz
- A. Strait of Hormuz
- B. Bosphorus Strait
- C. Suez Canal
- D. Strait of Malacca
Explanation
The Strait of Hormuz is the strategic waterway linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, making its closure a major threat to global energy shipping. The Suez Canal, Bosphorus and Strait of Malacca are in different regions.
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