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How narrow is the Persian Gulf at the Strait of Hormuz?
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The Strait of Hormuz, which serves as the narrow outlet connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, has a width that varies between 35 and 60 miles (55 to 95 km). Its minimum width is 35 miles (55 km).12