Iran crisis escalates: oil prices jump as attacks paralyze Strait of Hormuz shipping
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Source: RT News
Published: 2026-03-06 01:15 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Energy, Elections, World News, War & Conflict
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Oil prices held near multi-month highs on Thursday as attacks on tankers and the escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
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