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Iran says seven oil tankers hit in key strait
Original: Iran says 7 oil tankers are on fire or damaged in a key strait as fears grow of a return to war
Iran reports that seven oil tankers are on fire or have been damaged in the Strait of Hormuz, the critical passage for much of the world's oil. The announcement comes amid growing fears of a return to open conflict in the region, and observers are watching closely for how shipping, insurance costs and international responses unfold.
Why now: A reported attack on tankers in the world's most important oil chokepoint raises fears of a wider war and potential energy price shocks.
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- Iran says 7 oil tankers are on fire or damaged in a key strait as fears grow of a return to war · WSLS
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