Middle East News: Modern supply chains were built for a world where ships could move freely, insurance stayed cheap and the shortest sea route was usually the safest be. Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo) Modern supply chains were built for a world where ships could move freely, insurance st... [9002 chars]