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At least three tankers have now been hit by 'unknown projectiles', according to maritime authorities in the Strait of Hormuz. At least one person has been killed.

Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.

Three commercial vessels were struck within the Arabian Gulf over the past day, suggesting the broadening of a campaign of maritime disruption beyond the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime ...

Dozens of countries agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves. But oil prices still didn't go down.

Only two vessels not linked to Iran or Russia have braved ‘chicken run’ since US president’s promise on Friday ...

Israel Can Still Strike. It Can No Longer Promise Control.

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