Renewed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz threaten energy markets
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United Nations, Arsenio Dominguez (IMO), US, Iran
Strait of Hormuz
July 8, 2026
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Attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have resumed, prompting UN calls for restraint. The UN warns that a return to full-scale hostilities between the US and Iran could have catastrophic economic consequences. Energy price volatility and supply disruptions are expected to continue.
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