The United States-Israel war on Iran has disrupted global supplies of energy, fertilisers, medicines and even helium, devastating economies around the world. Now it’s also threatening whales off the coast of South Africa. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Timmy the humpback whale escapes to the North Sea list 2 of 3 On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet list 3 of 3 Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world’s top environmental award end of list Fighting involving the Houthis had already turned vessels away from the Red Sea and Suez Canal since 2023. Now the rival restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, imposed by Iran and the US, have amplified that shift. But the rising volume of shipping traffic near South Africa’s coast has “substantially increased” the risks of whales being struck, researchers have warned.…