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Hormuz closure strands nearly 1,200 cargo ships

Allianz says an unprecedented Hormuz blockade has stranded about 1,200 cargo ships carrying $125bn in goods.
WHO: Allianz
WHAT: Allianz estimates an unprecedented closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stranded nearly 1,200 cargo ships carrying about $125bn in goods.
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: An unprecedented blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns about the future of global maritime trade.

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