Oil prices rise as attacks revive safety concerns in the Strait of Hormuz

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Oil prices jumped more than 3% following reports that unknown projectiles hit tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The British military confirmed three tankers were targeted in these latest attacks. These incidents have revived safety concerns and threaten to choke off traffic flow in the strait. This occurs as nations aimed to restore normal shipping practices and reduce the global economic strain caused by the war, leading to increased instability in the region.
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