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Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions
Oil prices surged after the U.S. launched attacks on Iran's Larak Island, leading to a retaliatory strike from Iran. The incident has raised concerns about regional stability and global energy markets.
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Al Jazeera
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2026-05-08 03:03 UTC
Al Jazeera
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2026-03-30 07:15 UTC
The Guardian
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2026-03-30 07:28 UTC
The Hill
Crude oil prices jumped on Monday after the U.S. attacked Iran's Larak Island, prompting Iran to retaliate, the first known military action from either country after weeks of stalemate. Futures for Brent crude, the international benchmark, for September rose 3.4 percent to trade at $91.09 per barrel
2026-08-31 12:29 UTC
The Hill
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Al Jazeera
US President Trump meets with oil firms over ways to minimise impact on fuel supplies amid US blockade of Iranian ports.
2026-04-30 04:06 UTC
Al Jazeera
Brent crude nears $85 a barrel amid renewed hostiles between Washington and Tehran.
2026-07-14 03:38 UTC