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Which bodies of water lie beyond the Strait of Hormuz?
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Beyond the Strait of Hormuz, moving away from the Persian Gulf, the primary body of water is the Gulf of Oman.12
The Gulf of Oman serves as a northwest arm of the Arabian Sea, which in turn connects to the broader Indian Ocean. Together, these waters form the essential maritime route linking the oil-producing regions of the Persian Gulf to international markets.23