Iran said to be looking at deploying mine-carrying dolphins to attack US Blockade in Strait of Hormuz, NYP reports

The report of Iran considering the use of mine-carrying dolphins to target U.S.

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Iran said to be looking at deploying mine-carrying dolphins to attack US Blockade in Strait of Hormuz, NYP reports

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On Monday, White House envoy Witkoff sent Iran, through Pakistani mediators, a list of amendments that focus on returning the nuclear issue to the text of the agreement, according to Axios citing a source familiar with the details

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blockades in the Strait of Hormuz signifies an escalation in tensions in a critical shipping lane for global oil supplies. This could heighten concerns about energy security, potentially leading to increased volatility in crude prices and impacting broader market sentiment. Traders should be vigilant as such developments may provoke military responses and affect risk premiums in oil markets.

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