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Oil Prices Surge After U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes

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“PRES. TRUMP REIMPOSES IRAN NAVAL BLOCKADE; U.S. LAUNCHES NEW STRIKES”

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“U.S., IRAN EXCHANGE NEW ROUND OF STRIKES OVERNIGHT”

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“OIL PRICES SURGE AFTER U.S. AND IRAN TRADE STRIKES AS THE STANDOFF OVER STRAIT OF HORMUZ INTENSIFIES”

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  2. Naval vessels cannot navigate the shallow waters of the Strait of Hormuz effectively
  3. Drones and missiles are easier to deploy without detection by international monitors
  4. Combat vessels are too slow to respond to threats in the shipping corridor

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