"The price of Brent crude oil, the global benchmark, has risen above the $100 (£74) mark three times over the past six months, with Iranian attacks forcing production stoppages in Gulf states and disrupting exports through the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway.
The US has also imposed a naval blockade on Iran's ports and has recently begun striking Iranian tankers in response to attacks on warships and other vessels."
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First seen: 2026-09-10 ·
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