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Hormuz is not the only weak spot for global trade — Warptech News

Hormuz is not the only weak spot for global trade

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil and gas flows, highlighting the vulnerability of maritime chokepoints that carry 85% of world trade.

giovedì 26 marzo 2026 New tab

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