US official told Al Jazeera that reports about preparations to resume Operation Freedom to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are incorrect.
Context
This clarification from a US official suggests that concerns over potential military actions to secure the Strait of Hormuz are exaggerated. Such a move could reduce immediate fears around oil supply disruptions, potentially stabilizing commodity prices and influencing market sentiment towards riskier assets.
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