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Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exports

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

The escalating attacks are testing whether a rebound in crude oil exports from the Middle East can be sustained under high-risk conditions.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:52:49 UTC.

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