Khan: Naval Escort Program through Hormuz Unfeasible
Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center
Summary
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains under intense pressure as the Iran war disrupts one of the world's most critical trade routes. Tehran is now considering introducing tolls for safe passage through the strait, tightening its grip on a key global chokepoint, while the US prepares to roll out an insurance program to encourage vessels back into the waterway. Saleem Khan, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Pole Star Global spoke to Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the operations of the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: Bloomberg)
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