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strikeApr 14, 2026
Glaring detail shows how Hormuz blockade puts economy at risk
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The global economy is facing mounting uncertainty as Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz comes into force, choking one of the world’s most critical oil and shipping routes.
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- Aimee EdwardsBy Aimee Edwards
The global economy is facing mounting uncertainty as Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz comes into force, choking one of the world’s most critical oil and shipping routes. The US Navy is now under orders to block any ships travelling to or from Iranian ports, with ve…
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