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Oil Prices Rise Amid US-Iran Tensions and Naval Drills Near Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices increased as traders monitored escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, with naval drills near the Strait of Hormuz and upcoming diplomatic talks prompting cautious market behavior despite ongoing demand concerns.
Date: 16.02.2026  |  Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

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