US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-11 11:52 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Commodities, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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TEHRAN, Iran — The United States said Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz and threatened escalation if Tehran presses ahead, as the Middle East war wreaks havoc on global oil markets.
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