Strait of Hormuz Could Take Weeks to Reach Half Capacity
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It could take several weeks for traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to return to even half of prewar levels. Experts warn that knock-on effects from the disruption may continue for months. The strait, a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, is a critical passage for global oil shipments. Any significant slowdown in its operations risks prolonged instability in energy markets.