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Mint Explainer: How long can Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?

As Irans blockade of the worlds most critical energy chokepoint triggers a global price surge, Mint examines the military, economic and geopolitical factors that will determine how long the shutdown can realistically last.

3 Mar 2026 1:39 pm