Strait of Hormuz

A farmer applies liquid fertilizer to a farm field in early spring. The war in Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz have dramatically raised the price of fertilizer and the cost of diesel fuel used in farm equipment. [Getty]
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A third of the world's fertiliser supply also passed through the strait before the war, and officials warned that farmers could face shortages during summer.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 May, 2026
Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman, on 17 May 2026. [Getty]
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Logo of the UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) at its premises in the capital Abu Dhabi
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Iran's top negotiator and speaker of its Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
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A general view of the Nahr Bin Umar refinery
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Holds Post-BRICS Press Conf.
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U.S. President Trump Meets With China's President Xi At Zhongnanhai
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Iran-Music Ceremony On Ruins Of Destroyed Synagogue
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In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, onboard Team Alvimedica
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Mobile phone image taken in the Arabian Sea depicting several cargo ships anchored on calm waters under a clear sky. The vessels remain stationary due to maritime disruptions connected to regional conflict in Iran, reflecting the intersection of global trade and geopolitical instability.
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Ships trapped along the UAE and Oman coastlines, near Ras Al Khaimah in the Persian Gulf, waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed the passage. The blockade halted normal traffic, disrupted global energy flows and pushed oil prices higher.
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