Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to CNN
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The report that Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz indicates a significant escalation in regional tensions, potentially threatening critical shipping routes for oil. This development could lead to increased volatility in WTI prices and may prompt a flight to safe-haven assets as traders price in the risk of supply disruptions.
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