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  • Strait A narrow body of water between two land areas. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the open sea.
  • Disrupt To interrupt or cause problems. The fighting has disrupted traffic through the strait.
  • Emergency A serious situation that requires immediate action. Countries released emergency oil reserves to help with prices.
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