Washington, United States, March 2, 2026 (AFP) - Iran war shakes up global shipping routes

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2026-03-02

The US-Israeli military operation against Iran and Tehran's retaliation are disrupting global maritime traffic, including oil tanker transports. The grounding of ships around the Gulf and the paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical narrow waterway bordered by Iran and Oman, represent a significant upheaval for a wide range of sectors beyond hydrocarbons. Here is how shipping could be impacted: - Fertilizers at risk - About 33 percent of t......

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