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Goldman Sachs Warns Oil Could Hit $120 as Shipping Risks Rise
Crude prices surged near $100 per barrel as Iran announced a planned maritime exclusion zone threatening a U.S. naval blockade in the Persian Gulf.
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Persian Gulf
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US military disables three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks
The US military permanently disabled or destroyed three Iranian oil tankers following a ballistic missile attack on American naval assets.
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Iran warns Gulf states against aiding US forces
Major General Ali Abdollahi dismissed Gulf neutrality claims, arguing that hosting US military logistics infrastructure makes regional governments active participants in the ongoing conflict.
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Trump plans US takeover of Strait of Hormuz with 20 percent cargo tax
President Trump has declared a U.S.-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, announcing a 20 percent cargo levy to fund security operations in the region.
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Trump attacks Tucker Carlson amid growing criticism over Iran war strategy
A public dispute has emerged between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson following the president's comments on Iran. Other conservative figures have also criticized the administration's military strategy in the Persian Gulf.
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Iran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt ceasefire talks
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have spiked after Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. military strikes on Iranian infrastructure. These actions threaten to derail peace negotiations regarding transit oversight in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain bases after US military operations
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have spiked following retaliatory Iranian strikes on US military facilities, threatening a fragile regional ceasefire.