BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line
Trade through Dubai's Port of Jebel Ali, the Middle East's largest port, has been significantly impacted by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This action, a response to US-Israeli strikes, has raised concerns about potential food shortages in the region.

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AI-generatedTrade through Dubai's Port of Jebel Ali, the Middle East's largest port, has been significantly impacted by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This action, a response to US-Israeli strikes, has raised concerns about potential food shortages in the region. Oil prices have already surged, reaching $120 a barrel. The BBC reports from the port, highlighting its vulnerability as Iran targets Gulf states with ties to the US. US President Trump has warned Iran against disrupting oil flow through the strait, threatening severe consequences.
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5 extracted"death, fire and fury will reign upon" Iran if it does anything that stops the flow of oil within the strait.
Oil prices rose to a peak of $120 (£89.2) a barrel on Monday.
Trade through the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran began its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran responded to US-Israeli strikes by attacking Gulf states with links to the US.
Experts are worried about a big drop in food coming into the region if the US-Israel war with Iran continues.