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How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping


The Strait of Hormuz is a key artery for the movement of global energy supplies.

BBC Verify’s Ben Chu has been looking at what’s been happening to marine traffic in the strait since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out – and examining the potential economic fallout.

Produced by Jemimah Herd

Graphics by Sally Nicholls



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