Oil price rises after Iran says it stops ships in Hormuz
Iran stopped two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. This raised concerns about energy supplies, especially after a separate drone attack on ships this week. Oil prices went up as a result of these concerns.
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