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Fed official warns Hormuz blockade could cripple economy

A Fed official warns that Iran’s three-month shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving higher energy, food, and fertilizer prices.
WHO: A Fed official
WHAT: Warned that Iran’s restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could cripple the world economy.
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 5:21 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: For three months, Iran has restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, causing energy, food, and fertilizer prices to surge.

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