US-Iran war disrupts oil flow through two key waterways
Oil movement through Hormuz and, more recently, Bab al-Mandeb has been badly hit. A retired admiral warns that no substitute structure currently exists to keep global seas stable.
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What happened
The conflict between the United States and Iran has severely disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. In recent weeks, the Bab al-Mandeb Strait has also been affected, shaking the global oil market.
Why it matters
Retired US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Melissa Bert says no substitute structure currently exists to keep global seas stable.
Coverage
- How the US-Iran war upended two critical global trade routes (CNN)
- Strait of Hormuz reflects deeper crisis as freedom of the seas fades (TradeWinds)
- Iran attacks on Hormuz shipping cut traffic and lift oil prices
- Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz push oil near five-month high
- Mines and attacks in Hormuz keep shipping under threat as Iran warns
- Unidentified projectiles hit tugboat off Strait of Hormuz
- Mines and attacks in Hormuz leave ships trapped as talks stall
- Iran keeps Hormuz reopening offer open as tanker hits mine
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