Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Impact Global Oil Trade
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Tensions between the US and Iran following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites are causing cargo ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route, leading to potential disruptions in oil supply and increased market volatility, with some shipping companies halting or delaying transit through the region.
- US-Iran tensions slow tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz, trade group says New York Post
- What Is the Strait of Hormuz, and Why Is It Important? The New York Times
- What influences crude oil more? US bombs or Iran's silent allies Reuters
- US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz BBC
- Can Iran really shut down the Strait of Hormuz? Al Jazeera
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