WorldStrait of Hormuz could stay closed to shipping for up to a year, Iraqi expert says
Iraqi energy expert Mamdouh Salameh says shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could remain suspended for as long as a year. He believes Iran will refuse to reopen the waterway unless its conditions are fulfilled. His assessment links any resumption of passage directly to Tehran’s demands. The warning points to a potentially prolonged disruption for maritime traffic.
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Strait of Hormuz could stay closed to shipping for up to a year, Iraqi expert says