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Oil Prices Soar as US-Israeli Strikes Escalate in Iran

3/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The US-Israeli strikes against Iran have entered their 11th day, raising security concerns about the Strait of Hormuz.
Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, Iranian Ambassador, said Iran would regulate passage if security cannot be ensured, and denied plans to close the strait.
Oil prices surged to their highest levels since 2022 due to the conflict.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has declined, with only a few vessels attempting passage.

History

Historical Context

The Iran-Iraq War, which began in 1980, severely disrupted oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a 50% drop in global oil exports. In 2026, renewed tensions arose following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, leading to threats of closure of this vital waterway, through which 20% of the world's oil supply transits, echoing historical conflicts and raising global oil prices significantly.

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Story summary

The US-Israeli strikes against Iran have entered their 11th day, raising security concerns about the Strait of Hormuz.
Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, Iranian Ambassador, said Iran would regulate passage if security cannot be ensured, and denied plans to close the strait.
Oil prices surged to their highest levels since 2022 due to the conflict.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has declined, with only a few vessels attempting passage.

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