UN chief warns Hormuz closure 'strangling' global economy
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 10:20 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is straining the global economy. The strait is a crucial waterway for oil exports, and its closure could have severe consequences for international trade.
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