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7. Lloyds shipping insurance doubled and is expected to double again if they enter the strait. They can't afford it.

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 09:53 AM

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Supposedly over a million to enter. Iran doesn't have to attack any ship. Just the threat is enough to bring everything to a screeching halt.

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