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U.S.-Israel Attack Kills Iran's Leader, Sparking Global Energy Crisis

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South Sudan has begun rationing electricity in the capital, Juba.

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Mauritius has imposed restrictions to reduce wastage especially in high-power consumption areas.

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According to the government of Mauritius, a shipment of oil that had been due to arrive over the weekend did not materialise, leaving the country with only 21 days of stock.

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What specific measures are being taken by Iran to enforce control over the Strait of Hormuz, and are there any naval or military actions ongoing?
How long are the electricity and fuel restrictions expected to last in affected African and Asian countries, and what are the contingency plans if shortages worsen?
What is the current status of negotiations or diplomatic efforts to resolve the Strait of Hormuz closure and restore normal traffic?
How are other major economies like the U.S., Europe, and India responding to the energy crisis, and are they implementing similar conservation measures?
What is the verified death toll from the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and Iran's retaliatory strikes, including civilian and military casualties?
Reduction in Strait of Hormuz trafficfactual

Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped by 80%.

According to energytracker.asia
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Tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to almost zero.

According to www.newarab.com

Context: Different sources provide varying estimates of traffic reduction, with one reporting an 80% drop and another stating it's nearly zero. This discrepancy affects the perceived severity of the blockade and its impact on global oil shipments.

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