# The Daily World Brief | US-Iran Gulf conflict blocks Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb disrupting global oil routes

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Podcast: [The Daily World Brief | Global News, Headlines & World Updates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-world-brief-global-news-headlines-world-updates-7798931)
Published: 2026-07-22T09:02:49+00:00
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Visit https://www.thedailyworldbrief.com for comprehensive coverage of today's most pressing global issues. In this episode of The Daily World Brief, we explore the escalation of the US-Iran conflict in the Gulf, marked by the closure of the critical shipping routes at the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb. These closures are disrupting global oil shipments and heightening concerns over regional security and economic impacts. We examine the broader implications of the blockade on global energy markets, including the surge in profits for Norway’s national oil company, Equinor, amid increased market volatility. Additionally, we touch on concurrent regional developments like Tropical Storm Bertha threatening the Gulf Coast and ongoing peace negotiations between Turkey and the PKK. Stay informed with this factual and detailed briefing on how geopolitical tensions are shaping energy supplies and international stability. Poll Question: Will the closure of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb escalate the US-Iran conflict further? Yes No - Could this blockade lead to wider regional or global military involvement soon? #WorldNews #DailyNews #NewsPodcast #GlobalNews #Headlines

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