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U.S. Naval Blockade of Iran Drives Oil Prices Higher as Tehran Demands Concessions

Global oil prices rose after U.S. Central Command intercepted dozens of commercial vessels as part of a naval blockade against Iran, while Iranian officials said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to international shipping until Washington eases sanctions and pays war reparations.
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U.S. Naval Blockade of Iran Drives Oil Prices Higher as Tehran Demands Concessions
Netanyahu Rejects U.S. Gaza Roadmap as Hamas Reaffirms Support for Second Ceasefire Phase
Houthi Attacks Kill Seven in Yemen as Group Claims Strike on Saudi Aramco Refinery
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