Iranian Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Spark Concerns Over Oil Prices

Tensions escalated as Iran attacked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage and raising concerns over global oil supply. The U.S. suspended a license allowing Iran to sell oil under an interim peace deal, threatening ongoing negotiations. Crude oil prices rose in response.

By Charley Blaine Thu, July 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Iranian Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Spark Concerns Over Oil Prices

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