IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol warns that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz may permanently damage its reputation as a reliable artery for global energy trade.
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol stated that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cause permanent damage to its reputation as a reliable route for global energy trade.
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