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https://www.wired.com/story/what-happens-if-iran-shuts-down-the-strait-of-hormuz/
What Happens If Iran Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz? | WIRED
Mar 1, 2026 - The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive pressure points in the global economy. Conflict in Iran could put it at risk indefinitely.
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https://www.wired.me/story/the-1500-dollar-weapon-that-could-shut-down-the-strait-of-hormuz
The $1,500 Weapon That Could Shut Down the Strait of Hormuz | WIRED Middle East
Mar 18, 2026 - Naval mines–cheap, simple explosives that have been used for centuries–remain one of the most disruptive weapons at sea. In the Strait of Hormuz, even a...
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https://www.wired.com/story/legal-loopholes-leave-shipping-crews-stranded-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/
The Broken System That Keeps Shipping Crews Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz | WIRED
Mar 31, 2026 - Vessels are increasingly being abandoned during the war on Iran, revealing a hidden failure in the global systems that keep goods—and people—moving.
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https://www.wired.com/story/marine-animals-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-dont-get-a-ceasefire/
Marine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don’t Get a Ceasefire | WIRED
Apr 13, 2026 - As ships return to the Strait of Hormuz, mines, sonar, and congestion continue to reshape the Gulf beneath the surface.
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https://www.wired.me/story/how-complicated-is-the-strait-of-hormuz-mine-clearing-mission
How Complicated Is the Strait of Hormuz Mine-Clearing Mission? | WIRED Middle East
Apr 27, 2026 - The US is deploying ships and assets to clear mines from Hormuz, but may need support from Nato allies, including Italy and other specialist fleets.
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https://www.wired.me/story/spoofed-tankers-are-flooding-the-strait-of-hormuz-these-analysts-are-tracking-them
Spoofed Tankers Are Flooding the Strait of Hormuz. These Analysts Are Tracking Them | WIRED Middle...
Apr 17, 2026 - Marine insurers and oil traders want to know what’s going on in one of the world’s most critical waterways. As the volume of disappearing ships in the area...
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https://www.wired.me/story/strait-of-hormuz-reopens-but-global-shipping-faces-a-slow-restart
Strait of Hormuz Reopens, but Global Shipping Faces a Slow Restart | WIRED Middle East
Apr 8, 2026 - After weeks of disruption, a ceasefire is easing pressure on the Strait of Hormuz – but backlogs, infrastructure damage and delayed supply mean the system...
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https://www.wired.com/story/spoofed-tankers-strait-of-hormuz/
Spoofed Tankers Are Flooding the Strait of Hormuz. These Analysts Are Tracking Them | WIRED
Apr 17, 2026 - Marine insurers and oil traders want to know what’s going on in one of the world’s most critical waterways. As the volume of disappearing ships in the area...
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https://gibunkering.com/news/strait-of-hormuz-reopens-but-global-shipping-faces-a-slow-restart/
WIRED interview: Carsten Ladekjær talks about the Hormuz Strait - Glander International Bunkering
Apr 14, 2026 - As traffic through Hormuz drops sharply, fuel prices rise and global shipping feels the pressure. Our CEO Carsten Ladekjaer shares his views in this WIRED...
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https://www.wired.me/story/marine-animals-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-dont-get-a-ceasefire
Marine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don’t Get a Ceasefire | WIRED Middle East
Apr 9, 2026 - As ships return to the Strait of Hormuz, mines, sonar and congestion continue to reshape the Gulf beneath the surface.
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