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Iran's Military Drills Spark Oil Price Surge, Tensions Rise

2/25/2026

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Iran's military drills in the Strait of Hormuz heighten tensions with the United States as the nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford joins a regional buildup.
Tehran's actions include the temporary closure of parts of the strait, threatening global oil supplies that transit about 20% of world oil.
Oil prices rose to Brent $71.76 and WTI $66.76 as markets fear disruption and analysts warn of inflationary impact, especially for Asian economies.

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Iran's military drills in the Strait of Hormuz heighten tensions with the United States as the nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford joins a regional buildup.
Tehran's actions include the temporary closure of parts of the strait, threatening global oil supplies that transit about 20% of world oil.
Oil prices rose to Brent $71.76 and WTI $66.76 as markets fear disruption and analysts warn of inflationary impact, especially for Asian economies.