Since the onset of the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz has seen a significant reduction in traffic, seriously affecting global oil markets. This disruption has occurred not through conventional means like a naval blockade, but rather through the use of inexpensive drones by Iran.
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Critical — high-severity event with significant regional or international consequences
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