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Few ships in the Strait of Hormuz

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There is little traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The USA and Iran attack each other again. The USA shot at targets in Iran on Wednesday. Then Iran attacked bases of the US army nearby.

Only 2 tankers traveled through the narrow water on Thursday. This is a very small number. Before, 140 ships traveled there every day. The Strait of Hormuz is important for oil trade. One fifth of all oil comes from there.

Experts say: The danger for ships is very big. Many insurance companies warn the shipping firms. One tanker from Qatar was attacked. The ship cannot move near the coast now. The prices for oil are higher because of the fight.

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Definitions

Strait of Hormuz
A narrow and important water way between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.
Shipping firms
Companies that own ships and move goods over the sea.
Tankers
Very big ships that move liquids like oil or gas.

People

Jorge Leon
An expert for political analysis at the company Rystad Energy.

Locations

Iran
A country in the Middle East that plays an important role in the oil trade.
USA
A large country in North America that has military bases around the world.

Sources

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Spiegel

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Südtirol News

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