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Hormuz Strait Divides World: Iran Profits 37%, Iraq Loses 75%

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The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is creating stark economic winners and losers across the region, with Iran\'s revenue rising 37% while Iraq faces a devastating 75% loss in oil export income.

Iran, despite being at the center of the conflict, has managed to increase its revenue by 37% by rerouting exports through alternative channels and benefiting from skyrocketing oil prices. Tehran\'s control over the strait gives it leverage that directly translates into economic advantage.

Iraq, by contrast, has been the biggest loser, with 75% of its oil exports blocked by the disruption. The country\'s economy, overwhelmingly dependent on oil revenue, faces a potential fiscal collapse if the situation persists.

Other affected nations include Kuwait and the UAE, which have seen exports drop by 50% and 45% respectively. Saudi Arabia has partially offset losses by increasing pipeline capacity through the Red Sea corridor.

Economists warn that the uneven economic impact could reshape alliances in the region, potentially pushing Iraq and other affected states to pressure for a diplomatic resolution regardless of the broader geopolitical dynamics at play.