How the Strait of Hormuz Has Become a Weapon of War
Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center
Summary
No region of the world produces more oil and gas than the countries straddling the Persian Gulf. Most of this energy can only be exported aboard tankers that cross the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that’s effectively been blocked for more than two months.
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