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Strait of Hormuz: Where It Is and Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of those places that turns up whenever oil prices jump or military tension rises in the Gulf. The reason is straightforward: it…
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Iran Country Profile
This profile covers the modern state of Iran (the Islamic Republic of Iran) in West Asia. “Persia” is a historical and cultural label that still appears in language…