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Strait Of Hormuz

Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell more than 7% after the US and Iran paused military strikes, easing supply concerns.

A vessel carrying 30 crew members reportedly came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Iran claimed it intercepted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with the US escalated following fresh military strikes.

The US launched a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz after reimposing a naval blockade.

India condemned the Strait of Hormuz attacks, lodged a diplomatic protest with Iran and called for the restoration of safe navigation.

Crude oil prices surged as US-Iran tensions pushed Brent above $85 a barrel, lifting MCX crude oil futures by more than 4 per cent.

President Donald Trump announced a proposed 20 per cent cargo fee to cover US security operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump said the US would assume control of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Iran's actions and the need to secure the strategic waterway.

Global oil prices weakened after OPEC+ unveiled higher production targets for August, while stronger crude exports.

President Trump defended recent US military action against Iran, saying the country's military has been severely weakened and it will never acquire nuclear weapons.