Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?

Around 20% of the world’s oil supply normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz – the narrow waterway between Iran and the horn-like tip of the Arabian peninsula. Right now it is effectively closed, with Iran deciding which ships can get through, and the impact is being felt worldwide. The BBC’s Diplomatic Correspondent Paul Adams…

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BBC journalist caught in travel chaos at Houston Airport

Travellers across the US are facing unusually long lines at airports, as hundreds of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents have quit while others continue to miss paychecks and call out of work amid a partial government shutdown. BBC journalist Christal Hayes was returning home after her honeymoon and was caught in the chaos, reporting wait…

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