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news Dw English 2026-06-15

Strait of Hormuz reopening faces long-term logistical hurdles

Despite a potential US-Iran deal, experts warn that shipping and oil markets will face continued disruption due to mines and high insurance costs.


A proposed US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is raising hopes for global shipping and oil markets. But mines, high insurance costs and geopolitical risks mean disruption could persist for months.

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