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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hormuz Peace Initiative was held in which country?
A
Turkey
B
Iran
C
Egypt
D
UAE
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hormuz, Persian Jazīreh-ye Hormoz, also called Ormuz, mostly barren, hilly island of Iran on the Strait of Hormuz, between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, 5 miles (8 km) off the coast. The population may decline by half in summer through migration. Hormuz village is the only permanent settlement.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Persian Gulf is on the western side, while the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea are to the east. The Strait of Hormuz is bordered by several countries, including Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. These three countries control this relatively short strait.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why do the UAE, Iran both claim control over 3 Strait of Hormuz islands? - explainer. THE STRAIT of Hormuz between Iran and Oman is a major artery for oil circulation, targeted by Iran in the event of war.

Detailed explanation-4: -Strait of Hormuz, also called Strait of Ormuz, channel linking the Persian Gulf (west) with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea (southeast). The strait is 35 to 60 miles (55 to 95 km) wide and separates Iran (north) from the Arabian Peninsula (south).

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