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Strait of Hormuz could be vulnerable to Iran retaliation. Here's what to know about the vital oil trade route.

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The Strait of Hormuz is a vital oil "chokepoint" in the world, energy officials say.

Iran controls the northern side of the strait, which runs along its border, and Oman and the United Arab Emirates control the southern side.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says an Iranian effort to block the Strait "would be a suicidal move" The strait is a crucial piece of global trade infrastructure.

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