Iran's Revolutionary Guards said two tankers hit naval mines while using an unauthorised route south of the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media.
FinancialJuice10/24, 02:32 AM
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Mine attacks near Hormuz raise the risk premium on oil supply through the strait
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Shares the same Hormuz chokepoint risk exposure as WTI
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If no confirmed disruption to tanker traffic or supply follows, the risk premium may fade.
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