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Iran's blockade in Strait of Hormuz raises oil prices and tensions

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BBC's Orla Guerin reported from the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Iran's blockade impacting global oil supply. The strait normally accounts for 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas. As Iran restricts shipping, prices rise and tensions escalate within the international community.

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