Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy laid more mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week, according to a US official and a source cited by Axios
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy laid more mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week, according to a US official and a source cited by Axios
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This heightens risks for WTI and related commodities, suggesting potential upward pressure on prices as markets react to geopolitical uncertainty.
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