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US Navy to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Surge

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Summary

President Trump announced that the US Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway crucial for global oil shipments. The move comes after US-Iran peace talks reportedly failed, escalating tensions in the region.

Oil prices jumped more than 7%, climbing above $102 per barrel, and US futures dropped as markets reacted to the blockade. Experts warn the blockade could lead to Iranian retaliation, raising the risk of a direct confrontation in one of the world's most strategic shipping lanes.

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