Bahrain faces economic collapse as Iran's retaliatory strikes damage its oil and aluminium industries, while the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens vital exports.
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Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, expect lasting change to energy markets
Gulf states could join the conflict
As America amasses an armada, the regime’s response to recent protests is radicalising Iranians
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Demanding tolls or restricting traffic indefinitely would be self-defeating, argues Ali Amiri, an Iranian businessman
This week’s ceasefire leaves the region less secure than when the war began
