Conflict● Elevated31m ago · Nov 9, 2026, 2:49 PM
Strait of Hormuz still a source of leverage for Iran
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en] · Middle East
Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz put crews at risk and drive up energy shipping costs. Iran's ability to sustain them and the limits of US protection will shape how much trade can continue and at what price.
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