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Why Hormuz Is a Minefield for Global Oil – With or Without Mines

On today’s Big Take podcast, a look at how Iran could throw energy supplies into turmoil even after shooting stops.

Cargo ships sail in the Arabian Gulf towards the Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates on March 19.AP Photo

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Has Iran laid mines across the Strait of Hormuz? With attacks on gas and oil facilities across the Middle East sending energy prices soaring, a key to restoring global oil supplies is ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe for tanker traffic. However, even the possibility that the area has been mined suggests that a recovery could be slow.