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By Brad Socha | April 13, 2026 | 9:14 PM EST | GEOPOLITICS

U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates in Strait of Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge and Inflation Risks Rise

Navel blockade and supply disruptions trigger global economic concerns as energy markets react to rising tensions.

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