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The world's most critical oil transit corridor is closed. Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a direct retaliation for recent U.S.-Israeli military strikes. This single maritime artery typically carries approximately one-fifth of global oil consumption, making its closure an immediate and severe shock ...
The near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered an unprecedented global energy supply crunch, with over 800 commercial vessels effectively trapped and unable to transit the world's most critical oil chokepoint. This maritime gridlock stems from Iran's tightened military control over the waterway, a direct ...