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news Dw English 2026-06-15

Shipping risks persist despite Strait of Hormuz reopening

Even with a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, experts warn that naval mines, insurance costs, and geopolitical instability will continue to disrupt global shipping.


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

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