Strait of Hormuz
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worldUS Crude Falls Over 1% as Traders Assess Strait of Hormuz Risks
Oil prices eased as a Maersk ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz with US military support, easing supply fears.
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worldIRGC Commander Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Vessels Legitimate Targets
Ahmad Vahidi warns ships without authorization in Strait of Hormuz face attack, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and impacting oil markets.
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worldIran Launches Cruise Missiles at US Ships in Persian Gulf
US forces destroy Iranian boats after cruise missile attack on commercial and military vessels, escalating regional tensions.
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financeBrent Crude Surges Past $119 as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Oil prices spike due to Strait of Hormuz closure. Rising geopolitical uncertainty may pressure risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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financeDollar Edges Higher Amid Middle East Tensions, Yen Swings Renew Intervention Fears
The US dollar strengthened slightly as Middle East conflict rattles markets. Yen volatility sparks intervention speculation, while euro dips on German trade tensions.
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worldDubai Residents Take Shelter as UAE Intercepts Suspected Missile Attack
Missile intercepts over Dubai prompt shelter warnings amid escalating Iran-UAE tensions following a drone attack on an ADNOC tanker.
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cryptoIran Missiles Strike Near US Ship, Bitcoin Plunges
Bitcoin retreats from $80,600 as Iranian missiles target a US Navy vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating geopolitical tensions.
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worldIran Threatens Ships Accepting U.S. Strait of Hormuz Escort
Iran warns it will attack vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz without permission, challenging Trump's 'Project Freedom' plan to guide ships out of the blocked waterway.