Figure 6-15 shows that these two countries occupy strategic positions on the Hormuz Strait:

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The Hormuz Strait is a narrow waterway between Oman and Iran, making these two countries strategically important in terms of maritime transportation as the strait is a crucial chokepoint for the global oil trade. UAE and Qatar are located further up the Persian Gulf, and Saudi Arabia is located on the other side of the Gulf, while Djibouti and Yemen are on the opposite side of the Arabian Peninsula. Iraq and Kuwait are located further north and do not directly border the Hormuz Strait. Therefore, the best choice is A) Oman and Iran.

Figure 6-15 Shows That These Two Countries Occupy Strategic Positions