Oil rises as U.S. continues to strike Tehran, reinstates blockade of Iranian ports

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as U.S. forces struck Tehran and Washington reinstated its naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz, per CNBC. The Strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, making developments there closely watched by energy markets.

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