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Hormuz Shutdown Creates Wealth Divide Among Middle East Countries

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April 7, 2026

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Iran’s effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has sharply divided Middle Eastern producers. Surging global oil prices have boosted revenues for countries like Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, which can still export or benefit from price spikes, while others such as Iraq and Kuwait are suffering steep financial losses totaling billions.

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