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US-Iran Clashes in Persian Gulf Trigger Oil Surge and Asian Market Slumps
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First reported by Walla · 20 hours ago
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The US and Iran continue military confrontations in the Persian Gulf, causing oil prices to spike and Asian stock markets to fall sharply. Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, but the US disputes this. Both sides have launched attacks, and diplomatic efforts are ongoing amid rising tensions.
- 01US-Iran clashes in the Persian Gulf cause oil prices to jump over 4%.
- 02Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz; US says it remains open.
- 03Asian stock markets fall sharply amid the escalating conflict.
- 04US forces launched new strikes; Iran fired missiles and drones at US bases.
- 05President Trump says ceasefire is over; Qatar and Pakistan mediate talks.
- 06Gold prices drop 1.5% as investors react to heightened tensions.
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