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Iran war: If Hormuz stays closed, the world pays the price

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Luisa von Richthofen
March 13, 2026

As the US-Israel war on Iran continues, Iran's closure of the key Strait of Hormuz is sending global shockwaves. DW speaks with expert Noam Raydan about securing the Strait and the worldwide impact of the crisis.

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