SECURITYJul 7 · 19:30 UTCQUARTZColleen Cabili

Things are getting worse in the Strait of Hormuz — again

New attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, the largest number since a U.S.-Iran interim deal took effect, have pushed oil prices up more than 3%. The situation indicates escalating tensions in the region.

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