When will Strait of Hormuz be ‘safe’ for commercial shipping again?
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 07:18 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, analysts say that shipping insurance could cost 20 times more than before the war. Al Jazeera reports that the strait's safety is uncertain due to ongoing conflicts in the region.
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