A widening crisis around the Strait of Hormuz is raising recession fears for Gulf economies as attacks and shipping restrictions disrupt maritime security, energy supplies, and key trade routes. Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Israel, and the US are in talks aimed at mediation and ceasefire efforts. The fallout could ripple into global growth and stability.
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