Iran has largely halted oil and gas exports through strait of Hormuz
For the past four days, Iran has effectively halted oil and gas exports through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a significant drop in maritime traffic.
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Open questions and key claims
Roughly 20% of global oil and gas exports pass through the Strait.
Seaborne traffic had dropped by 80% on Sunday.
We will attack and set ablaze any ship attempting to cross.
Ships in the Persian Gulf are under threat from Iranian attacks.
Windward reported widespread GPS and Automatic Identification System (AIS) interference, impacting 1,000-plus ships.
Of all the possible Middle East scenarios, the current state of play is one of the worst for the global economy.
Brent crude surged as much as 14 per cent to more than US$82 per barrel.
Brent crude reached the highest level since January 2025.
Who and where
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