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Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints

The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.

  • Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, raising global oil prices
  • U.S. and Iran's rivalry hinders peace deals, highlighting chokepoint risks
  • 26 major chokepoints worldwide could jeopardize economy if shipping ceases