US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island, oil prices rise as fears of renewed conflict and disruptions mount

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US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says

US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island, oil prices rise as fears of renewed conflict and disruptions mount

The US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island have pushed oil prices up 0.5% in early Asian trading. The attacks have revived concerns over an escalation of the conflict and prolonged disruption to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island

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US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.