Oil prices surge as US - Iran strikes intensify in Strait of Hormuz
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Oil prices have surged to six-week highs following an intensification of military strikes between the United States and Iran. The conflict has directly disrupted maritime traffic within the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz serves as a vital global shipping lane for petroleum, making the ongoing military engagement a significant factor in the sharp spike in international oil markets.
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Al JazeeraHighlights specific market impacts and shipping disruptions in the strait