Edition No. 78 · Tue 8 Sept 2026 · Story 9 of 34

Iran plans Hormuz 'exclusion zone'

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Iran announced a Strait of Hormuz exclusion zone as oil neared $97, with Goldman warning of another 20% if attacks on shipping intensify.

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