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Iran Moves to Close Strait of Hormuz, World Faces Global Oil Shock

A tanker seen in the background off the town of Al Jeer on the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 25, 2026. (Getty Images)

Iran Moves to Close Strait of Hormuz, World Faces Global Oil Shock

Iran is once again attempting to weaponize geography in the world's most critical energy chokepoint: the Strait of Hormuz. If Iran were to effectively close the narrow channel linking the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean and the rest of the world, oil prices could skyrocket, causing global economic instability. [Full Story]

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