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Hormuz, Red Sea & shipping chokepoints

Roughly a fifth of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and the Red Sea corridor connects Europe to Asia. When Houthi attacks, Iranian seizures, or naval stand-offs disrupt these routes, the effects ripple through energy prices, insurance markets, and global supply chains. Independent analysts cover the maritime security, the geopolitics behind the disruptions, and the knock-on consequences.