Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a wartime high as Iran attempts to restrict oil exports, creating high-risk conditions for the region.
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Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a wartime high as Iran attempts to restrict oil exports, creating high-risk conditions for the region.
The escalating attacks are testing whether a recent rebound in crude oil exports from the Middle East can be sustained under high-risk conditions.
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