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Brent oil tops $118 after Trump says he will blockade Iran until it agrees to a nuclear deal
The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.
This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include CNBC, Al Jazeera.
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Brent oil tops $118 after Trump says he will blockade Iran until it agrees to a nuclear deal
The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.
Iran’s currency falls to new low as US blockade, sanctions impact trade
Tehran, Iran – Iran’s national currency has plunged to new lows as authorities mobilise to dampen the impact of the naval blockade enforced by the United States. The Iranian rial shot above 1.81 million to the US dollar on the open market by early afternoon on Wednesday before partially recovering. The embattled.