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World Service,15 Jun 2026,26 mins

How will a US and Iran deal affect global shipping?

World Business Report

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The US and Iran agree deal to end war and could lead to supplies of gas and oil flowing more freely across the world. We hear from the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and from one of the world's biggest container shipping firms - Hapag-Lloyd. And as the UK ban socials for under 16's is that the right approach? And how it will affecting businesses? (Picture: Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 14, 2026. Credit: Reuters)

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