Why in the News?
Iran announced a temporary closure of part of the Strait of Hormuz during indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva, marking the first such announcement amid escalating tensions.
About the Strait of Hormuz
- Narrow maritime chokepoint between:
- Iran
- Oman
- Connects:
- Persian Gulf
- Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea
- Around 20 percent of global oil trade passes through it.
- Critical for exports from:
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Iraq and Kuwait
Background: US–Iran Nuclear Talks
- Talks held in Geneva through Omani mediation.
- Discussions focused on:
- Iran’s nuclear programme
- Sanctions relief
- Iran insists it will not give up uranium enrichment.
- US reportedly seeks to widen talks to include missile capability.
| [2024] Consider the following statements:Â
Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct |
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