EconomyOil prices rise as Iranian demands cloud outlook for Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude prices moved higher as Tehran said the critical waterway would not reopen without major concessions from the United States. The demand has cast doubt over prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Uncertainty surrounding the passage is weighing on the outlook for oil markets. The development keeps attention focused on the standoff between Iran and the US.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-10 03:24Original