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A severe oil supply crisis is escalating as Iran's mining of the Strait of Hormuz triggers a U.S. military response and forces a massive rerouting of global tanker traffic. This has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with Southeast Asian nations enacting emergency measures due to their reliance on fuel imports. Simultaneously, a historic release of strategic oil reserves is failing to calm the soaring market.
• Iran's actions threaten the world's most critical oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz. • Supertankers are diverting to the Red Sea, creating a new flashpoint for global trade. • Southeast Asia is shutting offices and limiting travel as the economic impact hits home.
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