Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran Unrest and U.S. Response Threat
Oil prices hit one-month highs as U.S. President Trump threatens action over Iran protests, raising fears of Middle East supply disruptions, including potential Strait of Hormuz closure.
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Oil prices hit one-month highs as U.S. President Trump threatens action over Iran protests, raising fears of Middle East supply disruptions, including potential Strait of Hormuz closure.
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