Oil up after US threatens Iran with 'indefinite' blockade and financial pain | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-08-14 20:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy
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Oil prices were up on Friday as tensions continued to simmer in the Middle East after the US threatened Iran with an “indefinite” blockade and financial sanctions, reigniting supply worries.
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