
What is force majeure and why are some Gulf countries invoking it?
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Several Gulf energy producers have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipments after disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Al Jazeera’s Alma Milisic explains what the legal term means and how it could affect global energy markets.
Published On 15 Mar 2026

21 hours ago
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