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War on Iran: How the Strait of Hormuz crisis boosts Russia’s economic leverage
April 26, 2026
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The restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz are continuing to put pressure on oil prices. But not everyone is a losing out as the crisis is opening fresh opportunities for Russia. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova explains from Moscow, Russia. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Russia #StraitOfHormuz #HormuzBlockade #FertiliserCrisis #OilPrices #GlobalTrade #EnergyCrisis #FoodSecurity #Shipping #Iran #USIsraelWarOnIran #MiddleEastTensions #IranWar #IranConflict #OperationEpicFury #AlJazeeraEnglish
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