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Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Surge
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, leading to a significant surge in oil prices. This declaration follows reports of fresh US strikes on Iran, further escalating regional tensions.
11 Jun, 02:27 — 11 Jun, 12:57
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3d ago
Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?
The strait is a crucial maritime route, through which 20 percent of global oil and natural gas is shipped in peacetime.
Read full article →japan-timesMostly Factual3d ago
Oil surges as fresh U.S. strikes on Iran threaten fragile truce
Brent crude surged over 2% to trade above $95 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate advanced toward $93, before paring gains after the U.S. ended a brief campaign of strikes.
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First report: newsbeast · 11 Jun, 02:21|Full coverage: 5 · 11h|Window: 11h
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