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Oil Climbs Nearly 5% as US–Iran Strikes Raise Strait of Hormuz Risk

Oil Climbs Nearly 5% as US–Iran Strikes Raise Strait of Hormuz Risk

Brent crude jumped close to $80 a barrel as tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran heightened risks for shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. The move underscores market sensitivity to escalating regional tensions.

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Oil prices rise after back-and-forth strikes by US and Iran