Iran is responding to the threat of a ground operation by bolstering defences around its largest oil port, while threatening to attack a wider array of targets around the Gulf and launching a mass recruitment drive including children, according to WSJ

Iran's military preparations in response to perceived threats can heighten tensions in the Gulf, potentially disrupting key oil supply routes.

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Iran is responding to the threat of a ground operation by bolstering defences around its largest oil port, while threatening to attack a wider array of targets around the Gulf and launching a mass recruitment drive including children, according to WSJ

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The escalation in rhetoric and defense strategies could lead to increased premiums in crude prices, particularly for WTI, as markets assess risks to oil production and shipments in the region.

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