Global Politics Report Editorial
Oil prices surge as US-Iran strikes intensify in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices spike to six-week highs as US-Iran strikes disrupt traffic in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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Source: Al Jazeera
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Sep. 07, 2026 at 05:17 PM ET
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Original source: Al Jazeera