Iranian tankers breach US blockade

The US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is now impacting global consumer goods beyond energy supplies. Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, has warned that the disruption to shipping and materials could force it to raise prices by 20% to 30%. CEO Goh Miah Kiat told Reuters the price hike depends on how long the disruption from the conflict lasts, with supply chains impacted since the end of February. The blockade has choked off the flow of materials essential for condom production, illustrating the war's widening economic ripple effects.