Oil prices climb as Iranian demands cloud outlook for Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices are climbing as uncertainty over Iran's stance on the Strait of Hormuz weighs on energy markets. Al Jazeera reports that Tehran says this critical waterway won't reopen without major US concessions. The strait carries a significant portion of global crude shipments, making any disruption a key factor in energy markets.

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